Module 2 Lessons 9-15 SCIENCE

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What do we call people who study fossils?

Back

Paleontologists

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Where can the OLDEST layer of rock be found?

Back

The bottom layer

Front

Which rock layer formed first?

Back

Rock Layer Z

Front

Do fossils tell us anything about the past? (true/false)

Back

False

Front

What is a characteristic of a sea bird?

Back

Waterproof Feathers

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A preserved remains or impression of a living thing from the past.

Front

What do paleontologists study?

Back

They study fossils and ancient life.

Front

What can fossils tell us about the environment?

Back

They can provide information about the climate and habitat of the past.

Front

What is the process of forming fossils called?

Back

Fossilization

Front

What type of rock often contains fossils?

Back

Sedimentary rock