Fossils

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What is a scientist who studies fossils called?

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A paleontologist.

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What does it mean if an organism is extinct?

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It means the organism no longer exists and will never live again on Earth.

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Which of the following is NOT a way an organism could become a fossil?

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It can be left out in the sun to decompose.

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What is an example of a fossil?

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A dinosaur footprint.

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Which rock layer formed first?

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Rock Layer Z.

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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.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that can cover and preserve organisms.

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How can an organism be preserved in ice?

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If an organism is frozen in ice, it can be preserved for thousands of years.

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What is the process of becoming a fossil called?

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Fossilization.

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What type of rock often contains fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.