Fossils Quick Check #2
Learn how fossils form and what they tell us!
Does this paragraph describe the formation of a fossil? yes no Put the steps below in order to show how a fern might turn into a fossil. First The fern grows on a hillside Second The fern is buried in sediment during a landslide. Third Over time, layers of sediment pile up on top of the buried fern. Last Layers of sediment become rock, preserving the fern's remains What information can you learn from this tooth fossil ?