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4th Grade Fossil Flashcard

4th Grade Fossil Flashcard

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a paleontologist?

Back

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is a type of fossil that forms when a mold of an organism is filled with sediment, creating a solid 3D copy.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mold fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is an impression left in sediment that shows the shape of an organism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are the oldest fossils typically found?

Back

The oldest fossils are usually found in the bottom layer of sedimentary rock.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What modern animal is most similar to the megalodon?

Back

The megalodon is most closely related to modern sharks.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A mold fossil is an impression of an organism, while a cast fossil is a solid copy formed from a mold.

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