5.LS4.1 Fossils

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fossil?
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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when we say most things that ever lived are now extinct?
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It means that the majority of species that have existed on Earth no longer exist today.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are trace fossils?
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Trace fossils are geological records of biological activity, such as footprints or burrows, rather than the remains of the organism itself.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are molds in the context of fossils?
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Molds are hollow imprints left by fossils, showing the shape of the organism.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are casts in the context of fossils?
Back
Casts are filled-in imprints left by fossils, created when minerals fill a mold.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do shells, skeletons, and teeth often become fossils?
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These parts decay slower than other body parts, making them more likely to be preserved as fossils.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of finding fossils in sedimentary rock?
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Sedimentary rock forms in layers, which can preserve fossils and provide information about the Earth's history.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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