Fossil Formation and Types

Fossil Formation and Types

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Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-LS4-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is produced when a cavity created by a decaying organism is filled with sediment, forming a replica of the original organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the different types of fossils?

Back

Fossils can be petrified, trapped in amber, frozen in ice, or formed as molds and casts.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What replaces the wood in petrified wood?

Back

Minerals replace the wood of a once-living organism to form petrified wood.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mold fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is a cavity left in sedimentary rock that reflects the shape of an organism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of studying fossils?

Back

Scientists learn how life changed over time by studying the relationships between fossils.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amber?

Back

Amber is fossilized tree resin that can trap and preserve organisms.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trace fossil?

Back

A trace fossil is a record of the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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