4.1 Geologic Change over Time

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What is the science that studies fossils?

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Paleontology

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What is the term for animal dung that can be fossilized?

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Coprolite

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What can scientists infer if they find a fossil in a certain location?

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They can infer that water once covered the area where the fossil was found.

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Are tall, jagged mountains older than rounded, smaller mountains?

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False

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What is the term for the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past?

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Fossils

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What are the two main types of fossils?

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Body fossils and trace fossils.

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What is a body fossil?

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A body fossil is the preserved remains of an organism, such as bones or shells.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a record of the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form through processes like sedimentation, mineralization, and preservation in amber.

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What is the significance of studying fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Studying fossils helps scientists understand past life forms, environments, and the changes that have occurred over time.