Fossils & Extinction

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when living things die and are buried by sediment, which hardens over time.

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils provide evidence of what life was like, including the types of organisms that lived and their environments.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces like water and wind.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What are microfossils?

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Microfossils are tiny fossils that can provide information about past environmental conditions.

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What is the La Brea Tar Pits?

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The La Brea Tar Pits are a famous site in Los Angeles where many fossils have been found preserved in tar.