Week of Feb 7th: Fossils 2nd grade

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What is petrification?

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Petrification is a way of preserving something, often turning it into stone.

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Who is a paleontologist?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils, including trace, cast, and mold fossils.

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True or False: A paleontologist can only dig up bones.

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False. A paleontologist studies all types of fossils, not just bones.

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What happens when insects are caught in tree sap?

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They can turn into amber, which is similar to mummification.

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True or False: Dinosaurs are still alive.

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False. Dinosaurs are extinct, but we learn about them through fossils.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient plants and animals preserved in rock.

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What is amber?

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Amber is fossilized tree sap that can preserve insects and other small creatures.

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What do paleontologists study?

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Paleontologists study fossils to learn about past life on Earth.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a hollow impression left in rock by a plant or animal.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is created when a mold fossil is filled with minerals, forming a replica.