Fossils

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the remains, imprints, or traces of once-living organisms that have been preserved in rock or other materials.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

Back

A footprint in a rock.

Front

What type of scientist studies fossils?

Back

A paleontologist.

Front

What part of an animal is most likely to become a fossil?

Back

Bone.

Front

What does it mean if an area has fossils of ocean creatures?

Back

It means that the area used to be an ocean.

Front

What are index fossils?

Back

Index fossils are fossils of organisms that lived during a specific time period and are used to date the rock layers in which they are found.

Front

What is a mold fossil?

Back

A mold fossil is a cavity in rock that has the shape of an organism.

Front

What is a cast fossil?

Back

A cast fossil is a fossil that forms when a mold is filled with minerals or other materials.

Front

How do fossils help scientists?

Back

Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth and how environments have changed over time.

Front

What is the difference between a fossil and a living organism?

Back

A fossil is a preserved remnant of a once-living organism, while a living organism is currently alive.