Utah 4th Grade Fossil

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What is Mineral Replacement?

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A process where water seeps into the ground and minerals fill the hollow space left after decomposition, turning it into stone.

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True or False: Fossils help us learn about how organisms lived in ancient times.

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True

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What is a Trilobite?

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An extinct marine fossil arthropod.

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What is an Impression fossil?

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A fossil formed when something is pressed into clay or mud, leaving an indentation.

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True or False: Fossils are only found in sedimentary rock.

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True

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What type of rock is most commonly associated with fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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They provide information about how organisms lived, what they looked like, and the environment they lived in.

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What is the significance of sedimentary rock in fossil formation?

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Sedimentary rock is where most fossils are found because it forms in layers, preserving organisms.

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What is a preserved organism fossil?

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A fossil that has been preserved in its original form, often found in ice or amber.

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