Fossils

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What type of rock are most fossils found?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is a trace fossil?

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A type of fossil that shows evidence of the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is a body fossil?

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The actual remains of an organism, such as bones or shells.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A copy of a fossil produced by filling a mold with sediments or crystals.

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What is a mold fossil?

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An impression left in sediment that shows the shape of an organism.

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What is a carbon film fossil?

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A thin layer of carbon residue left from an organism, preserving its outline.

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Why are there more animal fossils than plant fossils?

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Plants have softer bodies than animals, making them less likely to be preserved.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What are original remains?

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The actual preserved parts of an organism, such as bones, teeth, or soft tissues.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand the evolution of species.