fossil - n. something (such as a leaf, skeleton, or footprint) that is from a plant or animal which lived in ancient times and that you can see in some rocks

fossilization - n. the process of becoming a fossil

petrified - adj. used to describe something (such as wood) that has slowly changed into stone or a substance like stone over a very long period of time​

geological - adj. related to the rocks, land, processes of land formation, etc., of a particular area​

dominate - v. to be most common​

dramatic - adj. attracting attention : causing people to carefully listen, look, etc.

scenery - n. a view of natural features (such as mountains, hills, valleys, etc.) that is pleasing to look at​

glitter - n. light that shines in small, bright points​