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What is a fossil?

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Remains of a plant or animal that was once living.

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What are fossils made of?

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Preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past.

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What is fossil resin?

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A type of fossil formed from tree sap that has hardened over time.

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What is tar and ice fossilization?

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A type of fossilization where organisms are preserved in tar or ice.

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Can fossils be small or large?

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Yes, fossils can be as small as bacteria or as large as dinosaurs.

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What is premineralization?

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A process where minerals fill in the spaces of an organism's remains, turning them into fossils.

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What is the significance of fossils?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand the history of Earth.

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What types of organisms can become fossils?

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Plants, animals, and even microorganisms can become fossils.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form through processes like sedimentation, mineralization, and preservation in substances like ice or tar.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a living organism?

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A fossil is a preserved remnant of a once-living organism, while a living organism is currently alive.