Fossils

Front

What do you call a scientist that studies fossils?

Back

Paleontologist

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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________ is when minerals harden into the shape of the mold.

Back

cast fossil

Front

A space in rock in the shape of a living thing, with a hollow space left.

Back

mold fossil

Front

The hardened remains or traces of a living thing that died long ago.

Back

Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

In order to form a fossil, an organism must usually_______ quickly after it dies?

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be buried

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Front

Look at the diagram.

Which fossil is the youngest?

Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

Look at the diagram.

Which fossil is the oldest? Options:

A

,

B

,

C

,

D

Back

D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

If a scientist found a fish fossil in the desert, what can they infer? Options: An animal ate the fish, Water covered the area long ago, Today's fish look the same, The fish is endangered

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Water covered the area long ago

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What type of fossil is pictured here?

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Mold Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Front

What type of fossil is pictured here? Options: Mold Fossil, Trace Fossil, Cast Fossil, Body Fossil

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Cast Fossil