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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If a fossil has flippers, where did the animal likely live?

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It lived in the ocean.

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What does the presence of sea life fossils on Mt. Everest indicate?

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The rocks at the top of the mountain used to be below sea level.

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In a sequence of rock layers, where is the oldest layer found?

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At the bottom.

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What does 'extinct' mean?

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A group of living things that is no longer living.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A fossil that forms when a mold is filled with minerals or sediments.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A fossil that forms when an organism leaves an impression in sediment.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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They provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a bone?

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A fossil is a preserved remnant of a living organism, while a bone is a part of a living organism.

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What is paleontology?

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The study of fossils and ancient life.