Fossils are the remains of ancient animals and plants. When a creature dies, it might get buried in dirt or sand, and over time, it turns into stone. Scientists look at these fossils to know what ancient life was like. For example, if they find a fossil with teeth, they can guess that the animal ate meat.
Examples
- A dinosaur fossil shows what it looked like when it was alive.
- Fossilized leaves help people learn about ancient climates.
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See also
- How Did the Pyramids Stay Standing for Thousands of Years?
- Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
- How Does the Ancient Roman Calendar Work?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Do We Know What People Thought Long Ago?
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