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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from the past, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What does weathering mean?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the significance of sediment in fossil formation?

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Sediment helps to cover and protect remains, allowing minerals to replace the original material and form fossils over time.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms, environments, and changes in Earth's climate and geography.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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What is a paleontologist?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.

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What is the difference between a land environment and an ocean environment?

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A land environment is characterized by terrestrial features like soil and plants, while an ocean environment is dominated by water and marine life.

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What does it mean when we say an organism is extinct?

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An organism is extinct when there are no living members of that species left on Earth.

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How do scientists use fossils to understand past environments?

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Scientists analyze the types of fossils found in rock layers to infer the conditions and environments that existed when those organisms lived.

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