The Fossil Record

The Fossil Record

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are trace fossils?

Back

Trace fossils are fossils that provide information about the activities of organisms, such as how they moved, rested, or burrowed.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to specimens in the fossil record over time?

Back

As time goes on, specimens in the fossil record become more complex.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a paleontologist?

Back

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies the fossil record to learn more about life on Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organisms were believed to have once walked on land?

Back

Whales were believed to have once walked on land.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are mold fossils?

Back

Mold fossils are spaces in rock created by decayed and/or dissolved animal and plant remains.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is a type of fossil that forms when a mold is filled with sediment or minerals, creating a replica of the original organism.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the fossil record?

Back

The fossil record provides evidence of the history of life on Earth, showing how organisms have changed over time.

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