Ch. 10.1 - Fossils

Ch. 10.1

Fossils

Multiple Choice

What is a fossil?

• a dead animal

• preserved remains or traces of something that used to be alive

• rocks that are shaped like an organism

• rocks made of hardened sediment

Open Ended

In general, how does a fossil form?

Multiple Select

Select each part of an organism that is most likely to be preserved as a fossil.

• Bones

• Soft tissue

• Hair

• Teeth

• Shells

Multiple Choice

True or False? Molds and casts are a type of fossil.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False? Bones are a type of fossil.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False? Footprints are a type of fossil.

• True

• False

Open Ended

How does a carbon film fossil form?

Open Ended

How are petrified fossils similar to preserved remains? How are they different?

Multiple Choice

True or False? Scientists can learn about past climates by analyzing the fossil record.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False? The fossil record shows that life has become more complex over time.

• True

• False