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A ____________ uncovers ancient life by studying fossils.
paleontologist
To find new fossils, scientists ____________ carefully through rocks.
excavate
Fossils can be found in ____________, pressed together over time.
sedimentary rocks
Sometimes, scientists ____________ bones that no one has seen before.
discover
A ____________ is often hidden in rock layers and can show the shape of an animal’s head.
skull
After a volcanic eruption, ____________ covers the land and can protect fossils.
ash
When scientists find fossils, they ____________ them to learn more.
examine
A ____________ is a narrow valley where fossils might be hidden.
ravine
People study dinosaurs as a ____________ and enjoy learning about the past.
pastime
They hope to ____________ more dinosaur bones as they work.
discover
Some fossils lie under ____________ from ancient volcanoes.
ash
To learn about dinosaurs, a ____________ digs for old bones and fossils.
paleontologist
Scientists dig through different ____________ to see changes in rock over time.
layers
After they ____________ a fossil, scientists study it for details.
discover
For many, studying fossils is a favorite ____________ or hobby.
pastime
______ are huge ancient animals that lived millions of years ago
Dinosaurs
