Fossils Quick Check

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What happened to the mammoths in Waco?

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They died in a big flood.

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Which fossil is found in Texas that comes from a swamp or forest?

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Dragonflies.

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What is a brachiopod?

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A sea animal with shells.

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What is a crinoid?

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A type of animal.

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What did we learn from fossils found in Texas?

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Texas was once a large sea.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient living things.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when plants or animals are buried by sediment and over time, minerals replace their remains.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can tell us about the environment, climate, and living conditions of ancient times.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a rock?

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A fossil is a preserved remnant of a living organism, while a rock is a solid mass of minerals.

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What is an example of a plant fossil?

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Conifer twigs.