Fossils Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fossil?
A
Any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age
2
Q
What are some factors that lead to extinction?
A
Natural disasters, disease, and/or loss of habitat
3
Q
What are some techniques used to prevent extinction?
A
Preservation of species in museum or park, merging fossilised DNA with an existing animal to bring a species back
4
Q
What can scientists learn from fossils?
A
They can learn behaviours, the natural environment(s), and age of an animal from a fossil
