Fossils and Their Formation

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In which type of rock are most fossils found?

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Sedimentary rock

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How are fossils formed?

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When plants or animals die and get buried, their remains are preserved in rock.

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What part of an organism usually decomposes first?

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Fleshy organs and other soft parts

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What does decompose mean?

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Rotting away or breaking down

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How might being buried quickly prevent an organism from decomposing completely?

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Less air and bacteria preserves it longer

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What do the Bible and the Flood tell us about fossils?

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The Flood buried lots of plants and animals quickly, which could explain many fossils.

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What kinds of animal parts are usually preserved as fossils?

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Hard parts like bones, teeth, and shells

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How are petrified fossils different from other fossils?

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Minerals replace the original parts, turning them into stone

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How does a mold form?

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When an organism leaves an empty space in rock after it decays

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What is a trace fossil?

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A fossil that shows evidence of an animal’s activity (footprints, burrows, droppings)