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What is a paleontologist?

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A scientist who studies fossils.

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What does the term 'oldest fossil' refer to?

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The fossil that has been around the longest in geological time.

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What does the term 'youngest fossil' refer to?

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The fossil that has been around the least amount of time in geological time.

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What is an animal fossil?

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A fossil that comes from an animal, such as bones or teeth.

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What is a plant fossil?

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A fossil that comes from a plant, such as leaves or wood.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A fossil that shows evidence of the activity of an organism, like footprints or burrows.

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Why do scientists study fossils?

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To learn about the environment and climate change in the past.

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What can fossils tell us about ancient life?

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Fossils can provide information about what organisms lived, how they looked, and their environment.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is preserved in sediment over time.

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What is an example of a fossil?

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A dinosaur bone or a leaf imprint.

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