Fossils

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What is the Theory of Continental Drift?

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The Theory of Continental Drift states that continents were once joined together in a supercontinent called Pangaea and have since drifted apart.

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What type of fossil is formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism?

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Petrified fossil.

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What is amber?

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Amber is a hard, translucent fossilized resin, typically yellowish in color, usually formed from tree sap.

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What do you call a scientist who studies fossils?

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Paleontologist.

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True or False: All fossils come from dinosaurs.

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False. Fossils can come from many different types of organisms, not just dinosaurs.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a cavity in rock that has the shape of an organism, formed when the organism decays after being buried.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is created when a mold fossil is filled with minerals or sediment, forming a replica of the original organism.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a record of the activity of an organism, such as footprints, burrows, or feces.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a rock?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, while a rock is a solid mass of minerals.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand how organisms and environments have changed over time.