Fósiles: huellas de vida de hace 150 millones de años

The video explains how footprints can become fossils, which are remains or marks left by prehistoric organisms. It describes different types of fossils, such as impressions and bones, and their significance in understanding extinct species. The process of fossilization is detailed, showing how remains are preserved in sedimentary rock. The video concludes with the discovery of dinosaur footprints, highlighting the importance of fossils in learning about the past.

What are fossils primarily composed of?

• Modern animal bones

• Artificial materials

• Prehistoric remains or marks

• Living organisms

Which of the following is an example of a fossilized impression?

• A dinosaur bone

• A dragonfly preserved in amber

• A leaf imprint

• A modern bird feather

What is Arkaopterix believed to be?

• A prehistoric fish

• An ancient plant

• The first bird

• A type of dinosaur

Why are fossils considered rare?

• They require specific conditions to form

• They are made by humans

• They are only found in deserts

• They are only found in the ocean

What is the process called when remains turn into fossils?

• Sedimentation

• Decomposition

• Mineralization

• Fossilization