Fossils

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The hardened remains of a living thing that died long ago.

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fossil

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Why are there more animal fossils than plant fossils?

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Plants have softer bodies than animals.

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An animal has sharp, pointy teeth. What can we infer about this animal?

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The animal ate only meat.

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If a scientist found a fish fossil in the desert, what can they infer?

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The water covered the area long ago.

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How are an elephant and a mammoth alike?

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They both have tusks.

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What statement is true about fossils?

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Some living things have not really changed in millions of years.

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What needs to happen FIRST for a fossil to form?

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A plant or animal must die and break down.

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Which of these animals is extinct?

Camel

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Rhino

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Red Panda

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Saber-toothed cat

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Saber-toothed cat

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This type of fossil is tree sap hardened and replaced by minerals.

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Amber

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What can we infer about turtle fossils from the fact that turtles look much like they did millions of years ago?

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They did not change over time.

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