Fossils

Fossils

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-ESS2-3, MS-LS4-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from a long time ago.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil?

Back

A seashell found on the beach.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do you call people who study fossils?

Back

Paleontologists.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to insects when they become trapped in amber?

Back

They are preserved (they stay the same).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does petrified mean?

Back

Turned to stone.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In order for a fossil to form, what must happen FIRST?

Back

An animal dies.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amber?

Back

Amber is fossilized tree resin that can trap and preserve insects.

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