Fossils Review

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient plants and animals that have been preserved in rock.

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True or False: Some fossils look like the actual parts of animals.

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True

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How is a dinosaur fossil formed?

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A dinosaur fossil is formed when the dinosaur is covered in sediment.

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What can you learn from a fossil?

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You can learn about the size of the plant/animal, what it ate, and where it lived.

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What can you NOT learn from a fossil?

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You cannot learn what color the plant/animal was.

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Which type of fossils are most common?

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Animal fossils are most common.

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Which type of fossils are least common?

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Plant fossils are least common.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that can cover and preserve fossils.

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Why are fossils important to scientists?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth and how species have changed over time.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a type of fossil that shows evidence of the activity of an organism, like footprints or burrows.