Fossils and Ancient Life Vocabulary

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Preserved

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When something is saved and protected from time.

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Remains

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What is left behind when an organism dies.

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Paleontologist

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A scientist that studies natural remains from the past.

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Evolution

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The changes in an organism over time in response to their environment.

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Extinction

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When an organism no longer exists anywhere on Planet Earth.

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Ancient Organism

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An organism that is incredibly old.

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Scientific Inference

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Making observations and drawing conclusions about the natural world.

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Fossils

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Remains or impressions of ancient organisms preserved in rock.