Fossils, Finally!

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What is a Mold fossil?

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A fossilized imprint of the organism.

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What is a fossil in geology?

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Preserved remains of a once-living organism.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A fossil made from an organism's imprint.

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How long does it typically take for fossils to form?

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Thousands of years.

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What do we call an organism that no longer exists on Earth?

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Extinct.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is preserved over time, often involving burial and mineralization.

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What are the two main types of fossils?

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Body fossils and trace fossils.

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What is a body fossil?

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The preserved remains of the actual organism, such as bones or shells.

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What is an example of a trace fossil?

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Footprints or burrows left by an organism.

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What conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?

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Rapid burial and the presence of hard parts like bones or shells.