Fossils
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
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What is a trace fossil?
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A trace fossil is a type of fossil that provides evidence of the activity of ancient organisms, such as burrows, footprints, or feces.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of rock are most fossils found in?
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Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define sedimentary rock.
Back
Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a cast fossil?
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A cast fossil is formed when a mold of an organism is filled with minerals, creating a replica of the original organism.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mold fossil?
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A mold fossil is created when an organism leaves an impression in sediment, which hardens into rock.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are preserved remains?
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Preserved remains are fossils that consist of actual parts of the organism, such as bones, teeth, or soft tissues, that have been preserved in their original form.
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Why are fish fossils found in places that are now dry?
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Fish fossils are found in dry places because those areas were once underwater, indicating a change in the environment over time.
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