The Fossil Record

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What type of fossils provide information about how organisms moved, rested, or burrowed?

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Trace fossils.

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What is the name of a scientist who studies the fossil record?

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Paleontologist.

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As time goes on, what happens to specimens in the fossil record?

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They become more complex.

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What is Tikaalik an example of?

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A transitional fossil.

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Which of the following were believed to have once walked on land: Fish, Whales, Mammals, or Bacteria?

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Whales.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the significance of transitional fossils?

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Transitional fossils show the evolutionary steps between different groups of organisms.

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What can trace fossils tell us about ancient organisms?

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They can provide insights into the behavior and movement of ancient organisms.

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What is a paleontologist's primary focus?

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Studying the history of life on Earth through fossils.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when organisms are buried by sediment and their remains are preserved over time.