Fossils Review

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TRUE OR FALSE: All living organisms become fossils.

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FALSE

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What can we infer about animals with sharp teeth?

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They only ate meat.

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What is the fifth step in how a fossil is formed?

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The fossil is discovered.

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What is the third step in how a fossil is formed?

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The animal is buried by sediment.

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Which of these animals is extinct?

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Saber-toothed cat.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?

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Rapid burial and the presence of hard parts like bones or shells.

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What is the role of sediment in fossil formation?

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Sediment helps to bury the remains of organisms, protecting them from decay.

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What is the difference between a mold and a cast fossil?

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A mold is an impression of an organism, while a cast is a replica formed when minerals fill the mold.

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What type of rock are fossils typically found in?

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Sedimentary rock.