Fossils

• What is a fossil?

  The remains of a dead plant or animal from millions of years ago
• Where are fossils usually found?

  In rocks
• How are most fossils formed?

  When parts of living things are buried and turn into rock over time
• Which of these is NOT a fossil?

  A living rabbit
• Why are fossils useful to scientists?

  They show how life has changed over time
• What is a fossil?

  • Remains of dead plants or animals
  • Formed millions of years ago
• Name one way fossils can form.

  • Parts of living things buried
  • Turn into rock over time
• Why do scientists study fossils?

  • To understand how life has changed
  • To learn about evolution
• What kind of rock are fossils usually found in?

  • Sedimentary rock
• How can fossils show that animals have evolved?

  • By providing evidence of changes over time
  • Showing different forms of life in history