fossils

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils provide information about what ancient organisms looked like, their environments, and how they lived.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a type of fossil that shows evidence of the activities of ancient organisms, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is a cast fossil?

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

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What is a mold fossil?

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

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What type of organism is a megalodon related to?

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The megalodon is related to sharks.

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Which modern organism is most like a dragonfly?

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The dragonfly is most similar to its prehistoric ancestors.

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What information can a fossilized plant provide?

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Fossilized plants can give scientists clues about what environments were like long ago.

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What type of fossil would show the remains of a fish?

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A body fossil would show the remains of a fish.

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What is the significance of finding a fossilized tooth?

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A fossilized tooth can help identify the type of animal it came from and its diet.