Fossil Formation and Types

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What is a cast fossil?
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A cast fossil is produced when a cavity created by a decaying organism is filled with sediment, forming a replica of the original organism.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the different types of fossils?
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Fossils can be petrified, trapped in amber, frozen in ice, or formed as molds and casts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What replaces the wood in petrified wood?
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Minerals replace the wood of a once-living organism to form petrified wood.
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What is a mold fossil?
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A mold fossil is a cavity left in sedimentary rock that reflects the shape of an organism.
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What is the significance of studying fossils?
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Scientists learn how life changed over time by studying the relationships between fossils.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is amber?
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Amber is fossilized tree resin that can trap and preserve organisms.
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What is a trace fossil?
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A trace fossil is a record of the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.
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