I WONDER - Are Fossils The Same As Bones? Me Pregunto - Los Fósiles Son Lo Mismo Que Los Huesos?

Fossils may look like bones but are actually rocks that have taken the shape of the original object. When plants or animals die and are buried under layers of earth, they undergo compression and turn into sedimentary rocks. This process preserves the original shape of bones and shells, allowing us to study the forms of ancient life.

What are fossils primarily made of?

• Bone

• Wood

• Rock

• Metal

What happens to plants and animals after they die to become fossils?

• They are buried under layers of earth

• They are eaten by predators

• They float on the surface

• They dissolve in water

What type of rocks do fossils typically form in?

• Volcanic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

How do bones and shells contribute to fossil formation?

• They dissolve completely

• They evaporate

• They remain unchanged

• They turn into rock

What is preserved in the fossilization process?

• The smell of the animal

• The sound of the animal

• The color of the animal

• The original shape of the animal