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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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Question 1 of 3
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?
Question 2 of 3
Jenna’s dig team uncovers three fossils at once. Which group could be made up only of trace fossils?
Question 3 of 3
Which of the following is a trace fossil left by a dinosaur?
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