Fossils Review

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What is chronological order?

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The arrangement of things in the order which they occurred.

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Where are the oldest fossils typically found in the fossil record?

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In the bottom layers.

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True or False: Fossils can provide evidence of climate change on earth.

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True.

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What is amber?

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Hardened tree sap.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What can fossils tell us about past environments?

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Fossils can provide insights into the climate, geography, and ecosystems of the past.

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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It provides a historical record of life on Earth and shows how species have changed over time.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A fossil that records the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is replaced by minerals, preserving the shape of the original organism.

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What are index fossils?

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Fossils of organisms that were widespread but only existed for a short period, used to date rock layers.