fossils

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from a long time ago.

Front

How are fossils formed?

Back

Fossils are formed when organisms are buried by sediment, which hardens over time.

Front

What types of organisms can become fossils?

Back

Both plants and animals can become fossils.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and other materials that settle at the bottom of water bodies.

Front

What does it mean if a fossil is found in sediment?

Back

It means that the organism was buried quickly after it died, protecting it from decay.

Front

What can fossils tell us about the past?

Back

Fossils can provide information about what life was like, including the types of organisms that existed and their environments.

Front

What is the difference between a fossil and a living organism?

Back

A fossil is a preserved remnant of a living organism, while a living organism is currently alive.

Front

What is amber?

Back

Amber is fossilized tree resin that can preserve small organisms, like insects.

Front

Why are some fossils larger than others?

Back

Some fossils are larger because the organisms they came from were larger, or because they were preserved differently.

Front

What does it mean if a fossil is found in a certain area?

Back

It can indicate the type of environment that existed in that area long ago.