Fossils & Extinction

Fossils & Extinction

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

2.

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What does extinction mean?

Back

Extinction is when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can fossils tell us about the past?

Back

Fossils can provide information about what animals and plants lived in a certain area, their environment, and how they lived.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a microfossil?

Back

A microfossil is a tiny fossil that can only be seen with a microscope, often used to study ancient environments.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the fossilization process?

Back

The fossilization process involves the burial of an organism, the accumulation of sediment, and the gradual replacement of organic material with minerals.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a predator?

Back

A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an omnivore?

Back

An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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