Fossils Flashcard

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What does it mean if an animal is extinct?

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They are no longer alive on earth.

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What is a fossil?

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The remains or impressions of prehistoric plants and animals.

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What can we learn about a dinosaur by studying its teeth?

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If he is a meat eater or a plant eater.

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What do you call a scientist that studies fossils?

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Paleontologist.

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Tree sap that has hardened is called _________________________?

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Amber.

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What is the process of turning into a fossil called?

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Fossilization.

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What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is an example of a fossil?

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A dinosaur bone.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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They provide information about ancient life and environments.

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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.