Review of Fossil Records (3-LS4-1)

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What does it mean when an organism is extinct?

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It means that all members of that species are gone forever.

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What happens to organisms that cannot adapt to changes in their habitat?

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They will become extinct.

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Where can the oldest fossils be found in rock layers?

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In the bottom layer.

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What can scientists infer from finding a fossil in a certain location?

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They can infer what the environment was like when the organism was alive.

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Which rock layer is the oldest?

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The bottom layer is the oldest.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

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Why are fossils important to scientists?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth.

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What does the term 'habitat' mean?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is the significance of the passenger pigeon in extinction studies?

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It serves as an example of how human activities can lead to extinction.

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What can fossils tell us about past environments?

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Fossils can indicate what types of plants and animals lived in an area and what the climate was like.