Fossils and Paleontology Concepts

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What is a mold in paleontology?

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An impression of an organism formed when sediment hardens around the organism.

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What was Pangaea?

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A giant continent that existed in Earth's past.

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Which type of rock is made of layers?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the first event that must happen for a fossil to form?

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An animal dies.

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Who studies fossils?

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Paleontologists.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is a cast in paleontology?

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A solid copy of the shape of an organism formed when minerals fill a mold.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from layers of sediment that have compacted and cemented together.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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

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What do paleontologists study?

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They study fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.