5.1.3: Fossils

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remains of a plant or animal preserved in Earth's crust

a type of rock formed by gravity pressing fragments of other rocks and minerals together

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

Sedimentary Rock

Fossil

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes why a geologist would use fossils?

• to decorate museums

• to make jewelry

• to study ancient organisms and environments

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of preserving fossils?

• to increase their value for collectors

• to prevent them from being damaged or destroyed

• to make them look pretty

• ​This Quizizz will turn student led in a moment!

• You work in the main room or a BOR
  

• You may work together or independently
  

• Get our your Fossil Study Kit
  

• Answer the next 3 questions
  

• Review the Goals for Completion
  

• Ask questions if you have them!
  

• You may leave when done!

Open Ended

Take a few minutes to observe the fossils in your Fossil Study Kit. If you don't have access to your fossil kit right now, you can reference the picture. After examining the fossils, what are 2 observations you have about your fossil kit?

Open Ended

What are some similarities and differences between the fossils in your kit?

Multiple Choice

How do these fossils contribute to our understanding of Earth's history?

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  Fossils show us how living things changed over time

• Fossils tell us the age of rocks and important events in Earth's history

• All of the above