Exploring Fossils and Their Evidence

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What is a fossil?

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The remains or traces of living things preserved in rock.

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Is the formation of any fossil a common event?

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False

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What can marine fossils indicate about the past environment?

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The area was once underwater.

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How are fossils created?

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All of the above: Traces of organisms get turned into stone, dead organisms are quickly buried for millions of years, and animals get trapped.

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How can fossils help us understand Earth's history?

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By providing evidence of the climate and types of organisms that lived long ago.

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What is paleontology?

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The study of fossils and ancient life.

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What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is an example of a trace fossil?

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Footprints or burrows left by animals.

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Why are fossils important for understanding evolution?

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They provide evidence of how species have changed over time.

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What does the presence of dinosaur fossils indicate?

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That dinosaurs once lived in that area.