Study Guide for Fossils Unit

Study Guide for Fossils Unit

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Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are fossils?

Back

Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago, often found in rocks.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are soft parts of animals not preserved as fossils?

Back

They decayed or were eaten before fossilization could occur.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when a species is extinct?

Back

It means that all members of the group have died.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do fossils help us learn about the past?

Back

Fossils provide evidence of different kinds of plants and animals that lived long ago.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the most important factor for fossils to form?

Back

Time is the most important factor for fossils to form.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can fossils tell us about the environment where they were found?

Back

Fossils can indicate what the environment was like, such as whether it was once underwater.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What types of organisms can become fossils?

Back

Plants, animals, and even tiny organisms like bacteria can become fossils.

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