Fossils

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the past.

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Where are most fossils found?

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Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a type of fossil that provides evidence of an animal's behavior or activity, such as footprints or burrows.

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What does extinct mean?

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Extinct means that there is no more of a species left.

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What can fossils teach us?

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Fossils teach us about the past and the environment.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a cavity in rock that has the shape of an organism.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is formed when a mold fossil is filled with minerals, creating a replica of the original organism.

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What is permineralization?

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Permineralization is a process where minerals fill the spaces in organic material, turning it into a fossil.

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What does it mean if a fossil is found deeper in the ground?

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The deeper the layer, the older the fossil is likely to be.

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What is a true form fossil?

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A true form fossil is the actual remains of an organism, such as bones or shells.