The Fossil Record

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What is a scientist who studies the fossil record called?

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Paleontologist

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What geologic process helps expose fossils that are buried?

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Earthquakes

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What is the order of rock layers called that helps determine the age of fossils?

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Strata

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What is a fossil?

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Evidence of past life, part of the fossil record, found in sedimentary rock.

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Did fish evolve before or after dinosaurs?

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Before

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What type of rock are fossils typically found in?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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It provides evidence of the history of life on Earth.

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What can fossils tell us about past environments?

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They can indicate climate, geography, and ecosystems of the past.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A fossil that forms when an organism leaves an impression in sediment.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A fossil that forms when a mold is filled with minerals or sediment.