Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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

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What is the first step in the process of becoming a fossil?

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An animal dies.

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Why do hard parts of an animal help fossils to form?

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They are less likely to be eaten or broken.

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What can we NOT tell about a dinosaur from a fossil?

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How the dinosaur behaved.

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Which material is best for making a model of a fossil?

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Clay.

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What are some examples of hard parts of animals that can become fossils?

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Bones and teeth.

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What is the process called when minerals seep into bones to form fossils?

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Mineralization.

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What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is paleontology?

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The study of fossils.

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How do fossils help scientists?

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They provide information about past life and environments.