Fossils

Fossils

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is best for finding fossils?

Back

Sedimentary rock is best for finding fossils because it forms in layers and can preserve the remains of plants and animals.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'Dinosaur' mean?

Back

The word 'Dinosaur' means terrible or great lizard and refers to an extinct group of reptiles.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do we know that different kinds of plants and animals lived in Utah a long time ago?

Back

We find fossils of them, which are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is a fossil dinosaur bone much heavier than the original bone?

Back

It is now made of minerals that have replaced the original organic material over time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does finding seashell fossils on a mountain tell us?

Back

It suggests that the mountain was once part of the ocean bottom, indicating changes in the Earth's surface.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are fossils?

Back

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, often found in sedimentary rock.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of fossilization?

Back

Fossilization is the process by which organic material is replaced by minerals, preserving the shape of the organism.

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