Fossilization Flashcards
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What type of rock do fossils form?
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Fossils form in sedimentary rock
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What is fossilization?
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Fossilization is the process of converting living matter into stone
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When does a mold fossil occur?
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A mold fossil occurs when the soft and sometimes hard tissue decays and then hardens leaving an imprint of the plant or animal’s exterior
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When does a body fossil occur?
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Body fossils occur when the animal dies and the chemicals in the hard structure (bones,teeth) are replaced with minerals from the soil that covered the animal.
