Fossils

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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 are the two main types of fossils?

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The two main types of fossils are body fossils and trace fossils.

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What is a body fossil?

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A body fossil is the actual remains of an organism, such as bones or shells.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a record of the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can provide information about what organisms lived in the past, their environment, and how they interacted.

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What is amber?

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Amber is fossilized tree resin that can trap and preserve small organisms.

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How can scientists learn about an animal's diet from fossils?

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Scientists can study the teeth and jaw structure of fossils to determine if the animal was a herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore.

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What is a megalodon?

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The megalodon was a giant prehistoric shark that lived millions of years ago.

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What does it mean if a fossil is aquatic?

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If a fossil is aquatic, it means the organism lived in water, such as oceans or rivers.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a hollow impression left in sediment by an organism.