3rd grade Fossils review

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What is a fossil?

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The remains of an organism studied by scientists.

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How does an organism become fossilized in amber?

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A mosquito is caught in tree resin that hardens into rock.

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What type of scientist studies fossils?

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Paleontologist.

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What can be concluded about a megalodon shark from its tooth fossil?

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It was very large.

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How is a fossil formed from a dinosaur that died in mud?

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Minerals filled in the bones, keeping their shape.

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What is amber?

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Fossilized tree resin that can trap organisms.

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What is the main purpose of studying fossils?

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To learn about organisms that lived long ago.

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What does it mean if an organism is extinct?

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It no longer exists on Earth.

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What is sediment?

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Material like sand or mud that can bury organisms.

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What is the difference between a paleontologist and a biologist?

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A paleontologist studies fossils; a biologist studies living organisms.