fossils

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

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How can an organism become a fossil?

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An organism can become a fossil by being buried in sediment, trapped in tree resin, or preserved in ice.

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Which of the following is NOT a way an organism could become a fossil?

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It can be left out in the sun to decompose.

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What provides scientific evidence of past life?

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Fossils provide scientific evidence of past life.

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What can fossils tell us about the environment?

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Fossils can tell us what environments were like long ago.

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True or False: All fossils come from dinosaurs.

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FALSE

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What type of organism can be found as a fossil?

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Fossils can come from plants, animals, and even microorganisms.

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What can a fossilized plant tell scientists?

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It can provide information about the environment in which it lived.

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What is the significance of finding a shark tooth fossil?

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It indicates that the area was once home to marine life.

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What does the presence of clam shell fossils suggest about an area?

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It suggests that the area was once underwater.