Fossils

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People who study fossils are called ____.

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paleontologists

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In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil? Options: sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, igneous rock

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sedimentary rock

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Where can the oldest layer be found?

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The bottom layer

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Which layer formed first? Rock Layer W, Rock Layer X, Rock Layer Y, Rock Layer Z

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Rock Layer Z

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If scientists found this fossil, what could they infer?

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that water once covered the area

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What is the correct order of the rock layers from oldest to youngest? Options: F, E, C, B, A, D

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F, E, D, C, B, A

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Look at the fossil above. Where would be the BEST place to find it? Options: desert, jungle, near the ocean, piedmont

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near the ocean

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Which animal part would most likely form a fossil? Muscle, Fur, Lung, Bone

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Bone

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This type of fossil can be created when tree sap hardened and replaced by minerals.

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Original Remains

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Which would be an example of a fossil? Options: Sedimentary Rock, Dinosaur Footprint, Oyster Pearl, Rotting Log

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Dinosaur Footprint