Fossils

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What type of rock are most fossils found in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is amber?

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Amber is a type of fossil formed from tree sap that has hardened and been replaced by minerals.

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What is a petrified fossil?

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A fossil formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism.

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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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What is a cast fossil?

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A copy of a fossil produced by filling a mold with sediments or crystals.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A fossil that forms when an organism leaves an impression in sediment.

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What are trace fossils?

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Fossils that provide evidence of the activities of ancient organisms, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is preserved in sedimentary rock over time.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and environmental conditions on Earth.

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What are the different types of fossils?

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The main types of fossils include body fossils, mold fossils, cast fossils, and trace fossils.