Unearthing the Past: A Beginner’s Guide to Fossils

Unearthing the Past: A Beginner’s Guide to Fossils Summary Fossils are formed when the bones of a dead animal are buried in sediment, such as mud or sand, and over time the sediment hardens and turns into rock. As the bones decay, they leave behind a cavity or impression in the sediment, and minerals from …

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