fossils

Question 1

the empty cavity found in sedimentary rocks, takes shape of the organism was buried

Answer 1

molds

Question 2

when a mold is filled with sand, mud, or minerals which later hardens into the space of what was buried

Answer 2

cast

Question 3

fossilized waste materials from an animal

Answer 3

corpolites

Question 4

impression left in soft sediment or mud

Answer 4

imprints

Question 5

mummification, freezing

Answer 5

preservation of an organism

Question 6

amber and tar beds

Answer 6

preservation of an organism

Question 7

the replacement of an organism with minerals

Answer 7

petrifaction

Question 8

evidence or marks left by once living organisms

Answer 8

trace fossils

Question 9

fossil formation

Answer 9

buried quickly, decay slowly

Question 10

fossils?

Answer 10

the remains or evidence of a plant or animal, usually found in sedimentary rocks

Question 11

why do fossils help?

Answer 11

follows path of evolution

Question 12

why do fossils help?

Answer 12

shows how earths surface has changed

Question 13

gives clues to ancient climates

Answer 13

why do fossils help?

Question 14

index fossils

Answer 14

a fossil of an organism that lived for only a short period of time, helps with the dating of rocks

Question 15

finds the relative ages of rocks

Answer 15

why do fossils help?