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Fossils & Dinosaurs

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What is the name of the scientific field that studies fossils? Palaeontology
Evidence of a past life found in rocks is called a ? Fossil
An insect trapped in amber is an example of what type of fossil? Preserved fossil
When an object is buried in the ground over time, the imprint of the object is left which is called? A mould
A mould that is filled with minerals and sediment is called? A cast
A footprint is a fossil too. What is the name given to this type of fossil? Trace fossil
When minerals replace living tissue from buried object, the object is said to be? Petrified
A living organism was exposed to extreme heat and the only evidence of its existence is a carbon print. What type of fossil is it? Carbonised fossil
Which part of the earth creates the optimum conditions for fossils to form? The ocean bed.
When trying to figure out the oldest fossils, would I need to dig at the top of the canyon or should I dig at the bottom? The bottom (the older fossils are found in the deeper rock layers)
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