Fossil

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What is a fossil?

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The remains of an animal or plant that lived a long time ago.

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What can the presence of similar fossils in different continents suggest?

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That the continents were once connected.

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What does the relative age of a fossil indicate?

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The relative age of the rock where it was found.

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How do fossils provide evidence for the theory of evolution?

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They demonstrate that species have evolved and adapted over time.

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What is the primary purpose of studying fossils in the context of evolution?

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To understand the history of life on Earth.

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What are the two main types of fossils?

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Body fossils and trace fossils.

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What is a body fossil?

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The preserved remains of an organism, such as bones or shells.

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What is a trace fossil?

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Evidence of an organism's activity, such as footprints or burrows.

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What is the significance of index fossils?

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They are used to define and identify specific time periods in the geological time scale.

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How can fossils help in understanding past climates?

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Fossils can indicate the types of environments that existed in the past.