LockeD! (5.9D) Fossils #1

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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, often found in sedimentary rock.

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How do scientists determine the age of fossils?

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Scientists use relative dating and radiometric dating to determine the age of fossils.

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What does it mean if a fossil is found deeper in the ground?

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It is generally older than fossils found closer to the surface.

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What can fossils tell us about past climates?

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Fossils can provide evidence of the types of plants and animals that lived in a certain area, indicating what the climate was like.

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What is the significance of studying fossils?

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Studying fossils helps scientists understand the history of life on Earth and how species have changed over time.

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What is relative dating?

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Relative dating is a method used to determine the age of fossils by comparing their placement in layers of rock.

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What is radiometric dating?

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Radiometric dating is a technique used to date materials by measuring the decay of radioactive isotopes.

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What can we learn from animal fossils?

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We can learn about the size, shape, and sometimes the behavior of the animal.

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What information cannot be determined from a fossil?

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We cannot determine the exact number of offspring an animal had from its fossil.

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What does the presence of fish fossils in an area indicate?

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It indicates that the area was once underwater or had a different environment.