Vocabulary Flashcard: Fossils

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What is a type of fossil that provides evidence of the activities of ancient organisms?

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Trace fossil

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What is the process by which all the different kinds of living things have changed over time?

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Evolution

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What is a fossil that is a copy of an organism's shape, formed when minerals seep into a mold?

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Cast

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What is a fossil formed when an organism buried in sediment dissolves, leaving a hollow area?

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Mold

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What is a fossil in which minerals replace all or part of an organism?

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Petrified fossil

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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 the significance of trace fossils in understanding ancient ecosystems?

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They provide insights into the behavior and activities of ancient organisms.

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How do fossils contribute to our understanding of evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of how species have changed over time and the relationships between different organisms.

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What is the difference between a mold and a cast fossil?

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A mold is a hollow impression left by an organism, while a cast is a solid copy formed when minerals fill the mold.

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What conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?

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Rapid burial, low oxygen levels, and the presence of hard parts like bones or shells.

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