Fossils Fossil Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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Remains of a plant or animal that was once living.

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Can fossils be small or large?

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Yes, fossils can be as small as bacteria or as large as dinosaurs.

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What types of organisms can become fossils?

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Plants, animals, and even microorganisms.

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Why are some fossils more common than others?

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Some organisms are more likely to be fossilized due to their hard parts, abundance, and the environments they lived in.

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What is the significance of fossils?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand the history of Earth.

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What are the hard parts of organisms that are likely to become fossils?

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Bones, teeth, shells, and woody parts of plants.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process where organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A fossil that records the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

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How do paleontologists study fossils?

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They excavate, analyze, and interpret fossil remains to learn about past life.

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What is the difference between a body fossil and a trace fossil?

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A body fossil is the actual remains of an organism, while a trace fossil shows evidence of its activity.