Fossils, Finally!

Fossils, Finally!

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a fossil made from an organism's imprint.

2.

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What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is a casted mold of the fossil.

3.

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How do scientists date fossils?

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Scientists date fossils by relative dating, which involves examining the rocks surrounding the fossil.

4.

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What is a mold fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is a fossilized imprint of the organism.

5.

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What is a fossil in geology?

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A fossil in geology is the preserved remains of a once-living organism.

6.

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What are the two main types of fossils?

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The two main types of fossils are body fossils and trace fossils.

7.

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What is a body fossil?

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A body fossil is the actual remains of an organism, such as bones or shells.

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