Fossils

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Most fossils form when living things die and are buried by _______________ that hardens into rock over time.

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sediment

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What type of fossils provide evidence of the activities of ancient organisms?

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trace fossils

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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An organism is ______________ if it no longer exists and will never live again on Earth.

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extinct

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A ______________________ is a scientist who studies fossils.

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paleontologist

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Which substance is not able to preserve entire organisms?

sticky tar

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water

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amber

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ice

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water

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Scientists study the ____________________ to learn about the history of life, past environments on Earth, and how different groups of organisms have changed over time.

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fossil record

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People who study fossils are called ____.

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paleontologists

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil? Options: sedimentary  rock, metamorphic rock, igneous rock

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sedimentary  rock

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Where can the oldest layer be found?

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The bottom layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Which layer formed first? Options: Rock Layer W, Rock Layer X, Rock Layer Y, Rock Layer Z

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Rock Layer Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4