Week 1 Science Flashcard

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What is a fossil?

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Fossils are the preserved remains of plants or animals that lived long ago.

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Is this fossil a plant or animal?

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Animal

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Is this fossil a plant or animal?

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Plant

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What can scientists learn from studying a dinosaur's fossilized teeth?

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What kind of food it ate.

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What conclusion can a scientist make if they find shell fossils in a desert?

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Millions of years ago, the desert was an ocean.

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What do fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils provide evidence of what life was like millions of years ago.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process where organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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Why are fossils important to scientists?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth.

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What types of organisms can become fossils?

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Plants, animals, and even microorganisms can become fossils.

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What is an example of a plant fossil?

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An example of a plant fossil is a leaf imprint.