The Fossil Record

The Fossil Record

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transitional fossil?

Back

A transitional fossil is a type of fossil that shows the intermediate states between an ancestral form and that of its descendants, providing evidence for the evolutionary process.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of Tikaalik in the fossil record?

Back

Tikaalik is significant because it is a transitional fossil that exhibits characteristics of both fish and early tetrapods, illustrating the evolutionary transition from water to land.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did fish evolve in relation to dinosaurs?

Back

Fish evolved before dinosaurs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are mold fossils?

Back

Mold fossils are impressions left in rock by decayed and/or dissolved animal and plant remains, creating a cavity that reflects the shape of the original organism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do rock strata help paleontologists?

Back

The order of rock strata helps paleontologists determine the relative ages of fossils, allowing them to understand the sequence of life and evolutionary history.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between whales and land animals?

Back

Whales are believed to have once walked on land, indicating their evolutionary transition from terrestrial to aquatic life.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of the fossil record in understanding evolution?

Back

The fossil record provides evidence of past life forms, their structures, and their changes over time, helping scientists understand the process of evolution.

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