Fossils 2024

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What is a fossil?

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Preserved remains or traces of living things.

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Which type of rock are most fossils found in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is a mold in terms of fossils?

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An empty space left in the sediment where an organism once was.

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Which animal part is most likely to fossilize?

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Bone.

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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 trace fossils?

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Fossils that record the activity of organisms, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is the difference between a mold and a cast?

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A mold is an empty space, while a cast is a solid copy of the organism.

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What conditions are necessary for fossilization?

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Rapid burial and the presence of sediment.

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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 environmental conditions.

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What are the two main types of fossils?

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Body fossils and trace fossils.