What is a fossil?
Fossils & Extinction

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from the past.
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What does extinction mean?
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Extinction is when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.
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What can fossils tell us about the past?
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Fossils can provide information about what animals lived in a certain area, their environment, and how they may have behaved.
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What is the La Brea Tar Pits?
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The La Brea Tar Pits are a famous site in Los Angeles where many fossils have been found, preserved in tar.
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What is a microfossil?
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A microfossil is a tiny fossil that can help scientists learn about ancient environmental conditions.
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.
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What is the fossilization process?
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The fossilization process involves the burial of an organism, the accumulation of sediment, and the preservation of its remains.
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