Fossils

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A solid copy of the shape of an organism is...
Options: a fossil record, a mold, a carbon film, a cast

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a cast

Front

The gradual change in living things over time is..

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evolution

Front

Most fossils form when living things die and are buried by _______________ that hardens into rock over time.

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sediment

Front

What type of fossils provide evidence of the activities of ancient organisms?

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trace fossils

Front

An organism is ______________ if it no longer exists and will never live again on Earth.

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extinct

Front

What is an extremely thin coating of carbon on rock?

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carbon film

Front

A hollow area in sediment in the shape of an organism or part of an organism is...

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a mold

Front

A ______________________ is a scientist who studies fossils.

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paleontologist

Front

Scientists study the ____________________ to learn about the history of life, past environments on Earth, and how different groups of organisms have changed over time.

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fossil record

Front

Which substance is not able to preserve entire organisms? Options: sticky tar, water, amber, ice.

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water