Fossils Mastery Assessment Read Aloud

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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fossil?
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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do fossils form?
Back
Fossils form when an organism is buried quickly after dying, preventing decay and allowing minerals to replace the organic material over time.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What can fossils tell us about the past?
Back
Fossils provide evidence about the types of organisms that lived in the past, their environments, and how they have changed over time.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of finding a horseshoe crab fossil in a desert?
Back
It suggests that the area was once covered with water, as horseshoe crabs are marine animals.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the presence of large flat teeth in a fossil indicate?
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It indicates that the animal likely ate plants, as flat teeth are suited for grinding vegetation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is it important for an organism to be buried quickly after dying for fossilization?
Back
Quick burial protects the remains from scavengers and decay, increasing the chances of fossilization.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of environment might an animal with flipper-like front feet have lived in?
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An animal with flipper-like front feet likely lived in a water environment, such as an ocean or sea.
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