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Apolgia Generaal Science Mod. 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fossil | the preserved remains of once living organisms |
| petrification | the conversion of organic material into rock |
| Resin | a thick, slowly flowing liquid produced by plants that can harden into a solid. |
| Extinct | a term applied to a species that was once living but now is not |
| How many species of plants have gone extinct in the last 400 years? | a thousand |
| When a plant or animal dies, what happens to its remains? | they will most likely decompose |
| What is required in order for petrification to occur? | water that has lots of minerals |
| Which forms first: a fossil mold or cast? | fossil mold |