Fossils & Extinction

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What is a fossil?

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

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What are the different types of fossils?

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

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What is a trace fossil?

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

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What does the term 'extinction' mean?

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

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How do fossils form?

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

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What can scientists learn from fossils?

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

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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, water, or ice.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.