What is a fossil?
Earth's Landscapes

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from a long time ago.
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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?
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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand what the Earth was like in different time periods.
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What is sediment?
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Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that can settle at the bottom of bodies of water.
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How do fossils form?
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Fossils form when organisms are buried by sediment, which hardens over time into rock.
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What is the significance of Sharktooth Hill?
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Sharktooth Hill is a site where many fossils, including shark teeth, have been found, indicating it was once underwater.
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What does the presence of a shark tooth indicate?
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The presence of a shark tooth indicates that the area was once part of an ocean or sea.
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What is an ocean?
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An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
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