I WONDER - What Is A Fossil? Me Pregunto - Qué Es Un Fósil?

Fossils are remains or traces of ancient plants and animals, providing insights into life millions of years ago. They are often found in areas that were once underwater. Fossils can be shells, bones, or even footprints, known as fossil traces. A notable discovery includes a 220-year-old fossilized dinosaur footprint found in Wales.

What are fossils primarily composed of?

• Water and soil

• Remains or traces of ancient plants and animals

• Modern plant and animal remains

• Minerals and rocks

What kind of information do fossils provide?

• Information about modern ecosystems

• Data on current animal behavior

• Insights into ancient life forms and their environments

• Details about the weather millions of years ago

Where are most fossils found?

• In deserts

• On land that was once underwater

• In the Arctic

• In modern forests

What are fossil traces?

• Fossils of plants

• Fossils of animals

• Footprints and other indirect evidence of ancient life

• Mineral deposits

Where was a fossilized dinosaur footprint found?

• Wales

• Ireland

• England

• Scotland