4th Grade Fossils Review

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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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True or False: All fossils come from dinosaurs.

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FALSE

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What do paleontologists look at to determine an animal's eating habits?

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Teeth.

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What do you call a scientist that studies fossils?

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Paleontologist.

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What is sediment made of?

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Rocks, sand, mud, and other soils.

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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Name one type of fossil.

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Examples include bone fossils, mold fossils, and cast fossils.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process where organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils provide information about ancient life forms and their environments.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is an impression left in sediment by an organism.