Fossils, Finally!

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What is a Cast fossil?

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A casted mold of the fossil.

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What is a Trace fossil?

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A fossil made from an organism's imprint.

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How do scientists date a fossil?

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By relative dating (seeing what rocks it's in).

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What is a Mold fossil?

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A fossilized imprint of the organism.

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What is a Body fossil?

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A fossil of an animal's body.

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What is the difference between a cast fossil and a mold fossil?

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A cast fossil is a replica formed from a mold, while a mold fossil is the impression left by the organism.

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What are the two main types of fossils?

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Body fossils and trace fossils.

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What can trace fossils tell us about ancient organisms?

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They provide evidence of the behavior and activities of organisms, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is relative dating?

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A method used to determine the age of fossils by comparing their placement in layers of rock.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide insights into past life forms, environments, and the evolution of species.