Rock Strata, Fossils, & More!

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Fossils are evidence of past life preserved in ______.

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rocks

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The study of fossils is used to learn about:

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The history of life on Earth

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The sum of all the fossils or evidence of living things on Earth is called:

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Fossil record

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A clam is more likely to fossilize than other organisms because:

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It has a hard shell that protects it from decay.

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Identify the two main types of fossils.

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Trace fossils and body fossils

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?

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

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What is the difference between trace fossils and body fossils?

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Trace fossils are evidence of an organism's activity (like footprints), while body fossils are the actual remains of the organism.

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Why are sedimentary rocks important for fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks form in layers and can preserve fossils, providing a record of past life.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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Fossils provide information about the types of organisms that lived in the past and how environments have changed.