Fossils

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago, preserved in rocks.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can provide information about what environments were like, what animals and plants existed, and how they lived.

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What is an extinct animal?

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An extinct animal is one that no longer exists on Earth.

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How do scientists learn about dinosaurs?

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Scientists study fossils to learn about dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and the environments they lived in.

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What evidence do fossils provide about ancient environments?

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Fossils can show what types of plants and animals lived in an area, indicating the climate and environment of that time.

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What is a fossilized plant?

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A fossilized plant is a plant that has been preserved in rock over millions of years.

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What is the significance of whale fossils in the Sahara Desert?

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Whale fossils found in the Sahara Desert indicate that the area was once covered by an ocean.

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What does it mean when scientists say their ideas about dinosaurs have changed?

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It means that new discoveries and evidence have led scientists to revise their understanding of what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process by which organic material is replaced by minerals, turning it into a fossil.

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What are some examples of fossils?

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Examples of fossils include dinosaur bones, plant leaves, shells, and footprints.