Types of fossils

Question 1

amber

Answer 1

full body insects fossils trapped in hardened tree sap
- can be preserved for millions of years

Question 2

Carbonization

Answer 2

all elements of the fossil are dissolved except the carbon, leaves residue which shows an outline

Question 3

Casts & Molds

Answer 3

an impression of a living organism
- Leaves a hollow mold that is then filled with minerals, leaves statue behind

Question 4

Freezing

Answer 4

fossils are preserved in ice
- can be preserved for thousands of years, large fossils found in glaciers of the arctic

Question 5

mummification

Answer 5

dead organism dries out