Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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The hardened remains of a living thing that died long ago.

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What condition makes the body of an animal more likely to become fossilized?

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It is buried deep under the ground.

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Which layer of sedimentary rock contains the oldest fossils?

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Layer 4.

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How long does it take for a fossil to form?

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Thousands to millions of years.

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What does a fossilized jawbone or tooth tell us about that animal?

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What the animal ate.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which living things become fossils, usually involving burial and mineralization.

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What is an extinct species?

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A species that no longer exists.

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What is an endangered species?

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A species at risk of extinction.

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What role do fossils play in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

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