Types of Fossils

Types of Fossils

Imprint or Trace Fossils

Amber

Petrified Wood

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I can use fossils found in an area to tell what that area was like long ago.

Essential Question

What are the different types of fossils?

Let's take a look at some imprint or trace fossils.

The outline of a plant or animal that has been left behind in a rock.

Multiple Choice

Select the trace/imprint fossil.

Let's take a look at some amber fossils.

Amber is prehistoric tree resin that fossilizes into a relatively soft rock. The resin sometimes traps insects leaves and even small mammals. It can come in many colors such as honey, congac, red, green, yellow, and blue.  

Multiple Choice

Select the amber fossil.

Let's take a look at petrified wood.

Wood turned into stone or fossilized wood.

Multiple Choice

Select the petrified wood.

Lesson Wrap Up

What are the different types of fossils?

• Imprint or trace fossils are the outlines of plants or animals that have been left behind in a rock.

• Amber is prehistoric tree resin that fossilizes into a relatively soft rock. The resin sometimes traps insects leaves and even small mammals. 

• Petrified wood is wood turned into stone or fossilized wood.