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Types of Fossils

Distinguish body fossils (preserved bones, teeth, shells) from trace fossils (footprints, trackways, eggs, burrows, coprolites) and explain what each type can tell scientists

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At a dig, scientists uncover four different fossils: 1. A fragment of a dinosaur skull. 2. A series of large footprints preserved in mud. 3. An imprint of a dinosaur egg in volcanic ash. 4. A set of fossilized bite marks on a bone. Which fossil would best help the scientists learn the shape of the dinosaur’s head?

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Which of the following is a trace fossil left by a dinosaur?

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Which of the following is an example of a trace fossil?

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