Fossils (Chapter 4 Part 2) Flashcards


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This type of fossil is formed from minerals filling and hardening in the empty space.

cast

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A scientist who studies fossils

paleontologist

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This type of fossil gives clues about a living things activities like footprints, tracks, eggshells etc.

trace

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This is a timeline of Earth's history.

Geologic Time Scale

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This is when a species no longer exists.

extinct

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This type of fossil is a space in the shape of a living thing

mold

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When animals die, the first part of fossilization is

the soft parts decay

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The remains or mark of animal or plant that lived long ago

fossil

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This type of fossil preserves the whole body by being stuck in sap.

amber

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These come from remains of organisms that lived long ago such as coal, natural gas and oil.

fossil fuels

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How long does it take to an organism to become a fossil?

thousands of years

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Sand, mud and bits of shells and rocks are called

sediments