Fossil Formation

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What is fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process through which remains of organisms are preserved in sedimentary rock, often involving mineral replacement.

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True or False: Fossilization is a rare occurrence.

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False

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What are the three main types of fossils?

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Petrified fossils, Mold fossils, Cast fossils.

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What are the four main steps in the fossilization process?

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1. Death and Burial 2. Decay and Compression 3. Mineralization 4. Discovery and Study

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Which type of fossil is formed when an organism's remains are completely replaced by minerals?

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Petrified fossil.

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What is the process called when an organism's remains are preserved in ice or amber?

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Fossilization.

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What is a petrified fossil?

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A fossil formed when organic material is replaced by minerals, turning it into stone.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A fossil that forms when an organism leaves an impression in sediment, which hardens into rock.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A fossil that forms when a mold is filled with minerals or sediment, creating a replica of the original organism.

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What role does sediment play in fossilization?

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Sediment helps to bury and protect the remains of organisms, allowing for the fossilization process to occur.

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