Fossils TEST

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What is sediment made of?

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Sediment is made of rocks, sand, mud, and other soils.

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What is amber?

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Amber is fossilized tree resin (sap) that can preserve insects.

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What can sharp and pointy teeth in a fossilized jawbone indicate?

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They likely indicate that the animal ate meat.

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What can be concluded about the shape of an organism from its fossil?

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The shape of the organism can be inferred from its fossil.

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Why can't a fish that died a year ago be considered a fossil?

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It takes more time for fossils to form.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What do paleontologists study?

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Paleontologists study fossils to understand past life on Earth.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process where organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What types of environments are conducive to fossil formation?

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Environments with sediment, such as riverbeds, lakes, and ocean floors, are conducive to fossil formation.

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What can fossils tell us about ancient ecosystems?

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Fossils can provide information about the types of organisms that lived in ancient ecosystems and their interactions.