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Define fossils.
Fossils are preserved evidence of organisms in rocks or soil.
What is palaeontology?
Palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life.
What is the fossil record?
The fossil record is a list showing the classification of all species that have been found as fossils.
Why are hard objects most commonly found as fossils?
Hard objects, such as skeletons, teeth, and shells, decay slower than soft organism parts.
In which type of rock are fossils found?
Fossils are only found in sedimentary rock.
Test your knowledge on fossils, palaeontology, and the fossil record with this quiz. Learn about how fossils are preserved, the classification of species found as fossils, and how the fossil record serves as a timeline of Earth.
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