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 thing 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 type of animal is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

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What type of fossil shows the activity of a living thing?

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Footprints are fossils that show the activity of a living thing.

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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.

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What do scientists use to clean fossils?

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Scientists use an asphalt liquifying solution to clean fossils.

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Which animal is both found in fossils and still alive today?

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The mountain lion is an animal that is found in fossils and is still alive today.

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What do fossils provide evidence of?

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Fossils provide scientific evidence of past life.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats only 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.