Fossils & Extinction

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

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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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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats only meat.

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What is an omnivore?

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

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What is the fossilization process?

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The fossilization process is how living things become fossils, usually involving burial and mineralization.

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What role does erosion play in exposing fossils?

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Erosion can wear away layers of rock and soil, uncovering fossils that were buried.

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What is the La Brea Tar Pits?

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The La Brea Tar Pits are a famous site in Los Angeles where many fossils have been found preserved in tar.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that can build up and cover remains, aiding in fossilization.

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What is the importance of studying fossils?

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Studying fossils helps scientists understand the history of life on Earth and how species have changed over time.