Fossils & Extinction

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from the past.

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What does extinction mean?

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Extinction is when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can provide information about what animals lived in a certain area, their environment, and how they may have behaved.

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What is the La Brea Tar Pits?

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The La Brea Tar Pits are a famous site in Los Angeles where many fossils have been found, preserved in tar.

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What is a microfossil?

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A microfossil is a tiny fossil that can help scientists learn about ancient environmental conditions.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is the fossilization process?

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The fossilization process involves the burial of an organism, the accumulation of sediment, and the preservation of its remains.

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What are footprints in terms of fossils?

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Footprints are a type of fossil that shows the activity of a living thing, like how it walked.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that can build up and cover remains, leading to fossilization.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.