Fossils, Fossils, & More Fossils

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What can we infer about an animal with sharp, pointy teeth?

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The animal is a carnivore.

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What type of fossil looks just like the body part of a once-living thing?

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A cast.

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What can we infer about turtle fossils if turtles look much like they did millions of years ago?

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They did not change over time.

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Why are there more animal fossils than plant fossils?

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Plants have softer bodies than animals.

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How are an elephant and a mammoth alike?

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They both have tusks.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is a type of fossil that forms when a mold of an organism is filled with minerals.

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What does it mean if a species is extinct?

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It means that the species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a footprint?

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A fossil is a preserved part of an organism, while a footprint is a trace of an organism's movement.