Fossils and Extinction

Fossils and Extinction

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Scientists that study fossils are called:

Back

Paleontologists

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a plant or an animal is extinct?

Back

It no longer exists.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four types of fossils?

Back

Mold, cast, trace, true form.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fossils are the preserved _______ or traces of organisms that lived in the _______.

Back

remains; past.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fossils can be used to understand _______ events and _______.

Back

historical; evolution.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is extinction?

Back

Extinction is when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

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