Fossils & Extinction

Fossils & Extinction

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the remains or traces of a living thing from a long time ago, often found in rocks.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the different types of fossils?

Back

Types of fossils include body fossils (like bones and shells) and trace fossils (like footprints and bite marks).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trace fossil?

Back

A trace fossil is a record of an organism's activity, such as footprints or burrows.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'extinction' mean?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do fossils form?

Back

Fossils form when living things die and are buried by sediment, which hardens over time.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can scientists learn from fossils?

Back

Scientists can learn about past environments, how organisms lived, and how species have changed over time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

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

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