Fossils

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A mineral fossil made inside a mold is called a _____________.

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cast

Front

These organisms are extinct, but used to be found in the ocean: _____________.

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trilobites

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A print or mark on the surface of a rock is known as an _____________.

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imprint

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A scientist that studies fossils is known as a _____________.

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paleontologist

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When an organism no longer exists it is _____________.

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extinct

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient living things.

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What is amber?

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Amber is fossilized tree resin that can trap and preserve organisms.

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What does it mean for an organism to be extinct?

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It means that the organism no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

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What is a mold in terms of fossils?

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

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What are trace fossils?

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Trace fossils are evidence of the activity of ancient organisms, like footprints.