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How are Fossils Made? (3 steps)

1. Organism Dies.

2. Organism is buried in sediment.

3. Sediment turns to rock and remains are preserved.

<p>1. Organism Dies.</p><p>2. Organism is buried in sediment.</p><p>3. Sediment turns to rock and remains are preserved.</p>
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2

Give 3 facts about molds and casts.

1. Most common fossils

2. Casts are made from molds.

3. Preserve fine details.

<p>1. Most common fossils</p><p>2. Casts are made from molds.</p><p>3. Preserve fine details.</p>
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3

What can petrified fossils be made from?

Bone & Wood

<p>Bone &amp; Wood</p>
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4

What does "petrified" mean?

"turned to stone"

<p>"turned to stone"</p>
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5

What do carbon films preserve better than other types of fossils?

The delicate parts of organisms. (ex: flowers)

<p>The delicate parts of organisms. (ex: flowers)</p>
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6

What are some examples of trace fossils?

tracks, trails, burrows, nests.

<p>tracks, trails, burrows, nests.</p>
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7

What are preserved remains?

Whole remains preserved in ice, amber (tree sap), or tar.

<p>Whole remains preserved in ice, amber (tree sap), or tar.</p>
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What types of things can paleontologists learn about from studying the fossil record?

What animals were found in an area.

Evolution

Ancient environments and climates

<p>What animals were found in an area.</p><p>Evolution</p><p>Ancient environments and climates</p>
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What type of scientist studies fossils?

Paleontologist

<p>Paleontologist</p>
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