Science Mod. 2-Concept 1 Test

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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.

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What is an example of a fossil?

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An insect stuck in amber, a petrified dinosaur bone, or a footprint captured in mud.

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil?

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A seashell found on the beach.

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What do paleontologists study?

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Paleontologists study fossils to learn about past organisms.

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What can we learn from fossils?

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We can learn about the age, environment, and characteristics of past organisms.

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What is a characteristic of an organism?

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The visible parts of an organism.

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What can fossils tell us about the environment?

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Fossils can indicate what type of environment an organism lived in.

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What can we NOT learn from fossils?

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We cannot learn the color of the organism.

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Where might a paleontologist find a fish fossil?

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A paleontologist might find a fish fossil on top of a mountain, indicating it was once underwater.

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What is the role of a paleontologist?

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A paleontologist's role is to study fossils and understand the history of life on Earth.