Fossils

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What do fossils help scientists learn about?

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Fossils help scientists learn how animals looked and lived.

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Fossils can tell us many things about ________ from long ago.

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plants and animals

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How old are all fossils at least?

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10,000 years ago

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What is a paleontologist?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

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What are body fossils?

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Body fossils are the remains of a plant or animal's body.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can tell us about the environment, climate, and life forms from long ago.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process where remains of plants or animals are preserved in rock.

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What types of fossils are there?

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There are body fossils and trace fossils.

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What are trace fossils?

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Trace fossils are evidence of the activity of ancient organisms, like footprints.

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Why are fossils important to scientists?

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Fossils are important because they provide clues about Earth's history and evolution.

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