Fossils- 3rd Grade

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What does 'extinct' mean?

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A group of living things that are no longer living.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains of a living thing that died long ago.

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What can we infer about an animal with sharp, pointy teeth?

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The animal is a carnivore.

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Where are most fossils formed?

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In sedimentary rock, because being buried in sediment helps to form fossils.

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What is a trace fossil?

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A fossil that shows evidence of an organism's activity, like an animal track.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which remains of living things are preserved in rock.

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What type of rock is most commonly associated with fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is amber?

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A fossilized tree resin that can preserve small organisms.

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What is a cast fossil?

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

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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.