Fossils & Extinction

Fossils & Extinction

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'extinction' mean?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of animal is a herbivore?

Back

A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the La Brea Tar Pits?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do scientists use to clean fossils?

Back

Scientists use an asphalt liquifying solution to clean fossils.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

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