Fossils

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What can scientists learn about by studying fossils?

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Scientists can learn about the past.

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What does the body parts of a fossil tell us about the animal?

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It tells us how the animal moved, such as whether it flew, hopped, swam, or crawled.

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What must happen to an organism's body for it to become a fossil?

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It must be buried right after death.

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How did scientists first learn about dinosaurs?

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By studying their fossils.

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What are some things that can make a fossil?

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Plants, animals, footprints, and bones can all create fossils.

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What is a fossil?

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

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Why are fossils important to scientists?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth.

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What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

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Fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a fossilized mark or impression left by an organism, like footprints.

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What can we learn from plant fossils?

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We can learn about the types of plants that existed in the past and the environments they lived in.