What is a Fossil?
Discover how the remains of ancient plants and animals can be preserved in rock for millions of years, creating a window into the past.
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Discover how the remains of ancient plants and animals can be preserved in rock for millions of years, creating a window into the past.
Key Questions
- Explain the process of fossilization.
- Identify different materials that can become fossils.
- Compare a fossil to a modern bone or plant.
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