Fossils and Extinction Flashcard

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What is a fossil?

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The remains or imprint of a plant or animal.

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What is extinction?

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When a plant or animal species completely dies out.

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What defines a desert habitat?

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A dry, sandy region with little rainfall and extreme heat.

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What is a cast fossil?

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When bones are replaced by minerals.

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What is behavioral adaptation?

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A change in behavior that helps a species survive.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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What is a dinosaur?

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A type of reptile that lived millions of years ago.

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What is a paleontologist?

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A scientist who studies fossils.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from layers of sediment, often containing fossils.

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What is a mammoth?

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A large, extinct elephant-like animal that lived during the Ice Age.