Fossils: Surviving in Changing Environments Review

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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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What can fossils tell us about past environments?

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Fossils can indicate what the climate and environment were like in the past, showing how ecosystems have changed over time.

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What does it mean if a fossil of a cold climate animal is found in a warm area?

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It suggests that the area used to have a cold climate.

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How do fossils show that insects have evolved?

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Fossils of insects can show changes in their structure and form over time, indicating evolution.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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Give an example of a plant adaptation.

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A cactus stores water in its stem to survive in the desert.

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What does it suggest if marine fossils are found in mountains?

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It suggests that the mountains were once submerged under the sea.

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What type of environment might the Sahara Desert have been in the past?

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The Sahara Desert might have been a forest in the past.

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What is the significance of finding tree fossils in a desert?

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It indicates that the area had a different climate and environment in the past.

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What can the presence of certain fossils indicate about climate change?

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Certain fossils can indicate shifts in climate, showing how species adapted or went extinct.