Fossils Weekly Check

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What is the term for an organism that has slowly been turned to stone through mineralization?

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Petrified

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What do we call a species that has no members still living?

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Extinct

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Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

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Dinosaur Footprint

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What type of fossil is a footprint captured in mud?

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Trace fossil

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil?

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A seashell found on the beach.

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the process called when organic material is replaced by minerals?

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Mineralization

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What type of fossil includes preserved remains in amber?

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Preserved remains

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between a cast fossil and a mold fossil?

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A cast fossil is a replica formed from a mold, while a mold fossil is an impression left in sediment.