Fossils

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the hardened remains of living things that died long ago.

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True or False: Fossils give clues about the past.

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True

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Which of these is NOT a fossil? a) footprints left by an animal thousands of years ago b) a leaf print from thousands of years ago c) a picture of an animal from long ago d) the remains of a dinosaur that have turned to stone

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c) a picture of an animal from long ago.

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What do paleontologists study?

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Paleontologists study fossils to learn about past life on Earth.

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What do paleontologists look at to determine an animal's eating habits?

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Paleontologists look at the teeth of an animal.

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What is amber?

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Amber is fossilized tree resin that can contain ancient insects.

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What does extinct mean?

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Extinct means that a species no longer exists.

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What can fossils tell us about the environment of the past?

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Fossils can provide information about the climate, plants, and animals that existed in a particular area.

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What is a dinosaur?

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Dinosaurs are a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago and are now extinct.

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What is a leaf print fossil?

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A leaf print fossil is an impression of a leaf that has been preserved in rock.