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FOSSILS

TermDefinition
fossil an imprint of something that lived long ago; the preserved remains of a plant or an animal that lived long ago
organism a living thing like a plant or animal
evidence fact or signs that help one find the truth out
paleontologist person who studies fossils
imprint marks in solid rock
amber hardened tree sap
extinct no longer alive
remains all that is left after other parts have been taken away
Which extinct animal looked most like today's elephant? wooly mammoth
How is it possible that fish fossils have been found on land? The land was once under the ocean.
What part of a fish would most likely form a fossil? teeth
What can a fossil teach us about an animal? how many legs it walked on
Can fossils be preserved in ice or snow? Yes/True
If an animal had sharp teeth, it ________________________ probably was a meat eater
decay to rot or decompose
What type of rock do fossils usually form in? sedimentary
Created by: evananna
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