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, often preserved in rock.

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Who studies fossils?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

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Can leaf prints be fossils?

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Yes, leaf prints can be fossils.

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What do fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils provide evidence about what life was like on Earth millions of years ago.

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What is the most likely part of an animal to form a fossil?

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Bone is the most likely part of an animal to form a fossil.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when plants or animals are buried by sediment, which hardens into rock over time.

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What types of organisms can become fossils?

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Both plants and animals can become fossils.

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What is an example of a fossil?

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Examples of fossils include dinosaur bones, shark teeth, and ancient tree trunks.

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What does it mean if a fossil is found in a certain area?

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It can indicate what the environment was like in that area millions of years ago.

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What is the significance of finding marine fossils on land?

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It suggests that the area was once covered by an ocean.