Fossils and Fossil Record

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What do fossil records provide?

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A window into the past showing the evolution of life.

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Which organisms had better odds of becoming a fossil?

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Hard-shelled marine species.

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What are the different types of fossils?

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Petrified fossils, molds and casts, carbon films, and trace fossils.

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What is the maximum number of characters that can be placed in the blank when creating a timeline of Earth's history?

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9.

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What does the law of fossil succession state?

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Younger fossils succeed older fossils vertically in rock strata.

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Define fossils.

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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It provides evidence of the history of life on Earth and shows how species have changed over time.

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What conditions favor fossilization?

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Rapid burial and the presence of hard parts like bones or shells.

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What is a petrified fossil?

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A fossil formed when organic material is replaced with minerals, turning it into stone.

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What are trace fossils?

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Fossils that record the activity of organisms, such as footprints or burrows.