I WONDER - What Is A Fossil?

The video tutorial explores fossils, which are remains or traces of ancient plants and animals. It explains how fossils provide insights into life millions of years ago, often found in areas that were once underwater. The tutorial describes different types of fossils, including trace fossils like footprints. An example of a trace fossil, a dinosaur footprint from 220 million years ago, was discovered in Wales.

What do fossils primarily tell us about?

• The future of the Earth

• The history of the universe

• The weather patterns of the past

• Life millions of years ago

Where are most fossils typically found?

• In the mountains

• In the Arctic

• In areas that were once underwater

• In deserts

What do some fossils resemble?

• Clouds

• Shells of plants and animals

• Stars

• Mountains

What is a trace fossil?

• A fossil of a plant

• A fossil of an animal's bone

• A fossil found in the ocean

• A footprint or other trace left in rock

Where was a prehistoric dinosaur footprint found?

• England

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Wales