Fossils

Fossils

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

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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.

2.

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What are the four main types of fossils?

Back

1. Mold Fossils 2. Cast Fossils 3. True Form Fossils 4. Trace Fossils

3.

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Front

What is a mold fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is the impression of an animal or plant left after it decomposed.

4.

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Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is a fossil that forms when a mold is filled with minerals or sediments.

5.

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What is a true form fossil?

Back

A true form fossil is the entire preserved organism, such as an insect in amber.

6.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is evidence of an organism's behavior, such as footprints or nests.

7.

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Front

What does extinct mean?

Back

Extinct means there is no more of a species left.

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