Gauteng Provincial Government - GGT2030 Lecture Notes
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What is a fossil?
The remains or trace of an organism that lived a long time ago and has been preserved in rock.
What does a paleontologist study?
A paleontologist is a scientist who is interested in uncovering the history of the Earth by studying fossils.
Who specializes in studying human ancestors?
A paleoanthropologist is a paleontologist who specializes in studying human ancestors.
What is petrification?
The process by which the remains of organisms are replaced by silica or calcium and turned into stone.
What is sedimentary rock?
A rock formed from the layers of mud, sand, salt, pebbles, or carbonate in a river, lake, sea, or desert.
What does the term 'transitional' mean in this context?
In between, a stage between one form and another.