Fossils

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What do fossils help scientists learn about?

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Fossils help scientists learn how animals looked and lived.

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What is an imprint a mold of?

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An imprint is a mold of a leaf or other thin objects.

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What are body fossils?

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Body fossils are the remains of a plant or animal's body.

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What are trace fossils?

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Trace fossils are the remains of an animal, such as footprints and nests.

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Who studies fossils?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can tell us about the environment and how living things have changed over time.

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What is a paleontologist's job?

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A paleontologist's job is to find and study fossils.

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What are some examples of body fossils?

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Examples of body fossils include bones, teeth, and shells.

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What do footprints in the ground represent?

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Footprints represent trace fossils that show how animals moved.

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What is the difference between body fossils and trace fossils?

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Body fossils are actual remains of organisms, while trace fossils show evidence of their activities.