Fossils

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Fossils are the remains of _____________.

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plants and animals

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Scientist's ideas about what dinosaurs looked like have changed over time. True or False?

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True

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Fossils are the ______________ remains of an organism.

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preserved

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Most animals turn into fossils when they die. True or False?

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False

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In order for a fossil to form, which event must happen FIRST? An animal dies, Sediment covers the bone, Slowly, minerals in the water replace the bone, The bone is no longer a bone, but a rock copy.

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An animal dies.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?

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An organism must be buried quickly after death, usually by sediment.

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What is the difference between a mold and a cast fossil?

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A mold is an impression of an organism, while a cast is a replica formed when minerals fill the mold.

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What type of rock are most fossils found in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is paleontology?

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Paleontology is the study of fossils and ancient life.