Extinction & Fossil Formations

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any living thing, including plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What can a fossilized jawbone or tooth tell us about an animal?

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It can tell us what the animal ate.

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are small pieces of rock, soil, and other materials that create layers.

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What does it mean when a group of animals becomes extinct?

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It means all of its members have died.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a survival adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their environment.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in layers.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a group of organisms, meaning they no longer exist.

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