Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from a long time ago.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil?

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A seashell found on the beach.

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What do you call people who study fossils?

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Paleontologists.

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What happens to insects when they become trapped in amber?

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They are preserved (they stay the same).

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What does petrified mean?

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Turned to stone.

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In order for a fossil to form, what must happen FIRST?

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An animal dies.

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What is amber?

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Amber is fossilized tree resin that can trap and preserve insects.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a hollow impression left in rock by a living thing.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is a solid copy of the shape of an organism.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process of fossilization involves the preservation of remains through various natural processes.