Fossils

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_______________ is a scientist who studies fossils.

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paleontologist

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The remains of an organism studied by scientists is called a ____________.

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fossil

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When something is _____________________ it no longer exists.

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extinct

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Which is NOT a reason scientists study fossils?

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How organisms communicated with each other.

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Which would be an example of a fossil? Options: Sedimentary Rock, Dinosaur Footprint, Oyster Pearl, Rotting Log

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Dinosaur Footprint

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Which rock type would be best to find fossils?

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Sedimentary Rock

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Which type of fossil is created when an organism gets trapped in tree resin?

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Amber

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Which is NOT a way an organism could become a fossil? Options: It can be frozen in ice. It can be quickly buried in sediment after death. It can be trapped in the resin of a tree. It can be left out in the sun to decompose.

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It can be left out in the sun to decompose.

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An organism should be buried quickly after it dies if it has a chance of becoming a fossil.

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True

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How do scientists learn about dinosaurs?

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by studying fossils

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