Fossils

Fossils

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Rachel Figueroa

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are remains or traces of ancient living things that are preserved in rock.

2.

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How do fossils help us?

Back

They help us learn about creatures that lived long ago and how life on Earth has changed over time.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What conditions are necessary for fossil formation?

Back

Organisms must contain hard parts such as bones, teeth, cartilage, or shells, and must be buried quickly in an oxygen-free environment protected from scavengers.

4.

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What is a mold fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is the imprint left by the organism on the rock that surrounded it.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is when an imprint fills in with minerals from water and sediment and hardens to form a fossil.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are true form fossils?

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True form fossils are when the actual remains or body parts of an ancient organism are preserved, such as bones, teeth, shells, and sometimes entire creatures like insects trapped in amber.

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What are trace fossils?

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Trace fossils are evidence of the activity of ancient organisms, providing insights into their behavior and movement, such as footprints, burrows, nests, and droppings.

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