Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the remains or traces of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago, preserved in rock.

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What type of fossil is created when an organism gets trapped in tree resin?

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Amber.

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What do scientists study to learn about dinosaurs?

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Scientists study fossils to learn about dinosaurs.

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True or False: Fossils can tell us how organisms communicated with each other.

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False.

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What should happen to an organism after it dies for it to become a fossil?

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It should be buried quickly.

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What is a paleontologist?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a type of fossil that shows the activity of an organism, like footprints or burrows.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a cavity in rock that has the shape of an organism.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is created when a mold is filled with minerals that harden into rock.

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What is the significance of studying fossils?

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Studying fossils helps us understand the history of life on Earth.