Fossils

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The preserved remains of a plant or animal that lived long ago are called ____________.

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fossils

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What is the hardened tree sap that traps small organisms called?

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amber

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What happens to insects when they become trapped in amber?

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they are preserved (they stay the same)

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What does petrified mean?

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turned to stone

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If scientists found a fossil, what could they infer about the area?

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that water once covered the area

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What is a mold in terms of fossils?

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A mold is a hollow impression left in sediment when an organism decays.

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What is a cast in terms of fossils?

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A cast is a solid copy of the shape of an organism.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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Fossils can show us what types of plants and animals lived in the past.

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What is the process of turning into a fossil called?

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fossilization

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What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

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sedimentary rock