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Why were artifacts and Egyptian mummies referred to as fossils in the nineteenth century?
Why were artifacts and Egyptian mummies referred to as fossils in the nineteenth century?
- They were naturally preserved remains
- They were dug up from the ground (correct)
- They were related to the study of ancient human civilizations
- They were important for geologic mapping
Why can't Egyptian mummies be considered fossils?
Why can't Egyptian mummies be considered fossils?
- They are not naturally preserved (correct)
- They are not related to ancient human civilizations
- They are related to geologic mapping
- They are important for identifying past environments
What is the meaning of Paleontology?
What is the meaning of Paleontology?
- The study of geologic mapping
- The study of Egyptian mummies
- The study of ancient human artifacts
- The study of naturally preserved remains or traces of animals and plants (correct)
What does the word 'fossilis' mean in Latin?
What does the word 'fossilis' mean in Latin?
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Which type of fossil includes footprints, tracks, trails, and burrows?
Which type of fossil includes footprints, tracks, trails, and burrows?
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What are the stages involved in the formation of footprint fossils?
What are the stages involved in the formation of footprint fossils?
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What is fossilization?
What is fossilization?
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What are the conditions required for fossilization?
What are the conditions required for fossilization?
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What is the primary characteristic of chemical fossils?
What is the primary characteristic of chemical fossils?
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Which type of fossil includes the remains of organisms that were once living, such as teeth, bones, and shells?
Which type of fossil includes the remains of organisms that were once living, such as teeth, bones, and shells?
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