Exploring Evolution Through Fossils

Draw

Circle the bunnies that are most likely to survive

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What was the theory Charles Darwin developed?

• The Big Bang Theory

• Theory of Evolution

• Atomic Theory

• Germ Theory of Diseases

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The fossil record describes all the ________ that have been discovered and what we have learned from them

• Fossils

• Organisms

• Traits

• Finches

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What is a fossil?

• A type of rock

• Remains or traces of ancient life

• A type of mineral

• A type of soil

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Which of the following is a process by which fossils are formed?

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What is a trace fossil?

• A type of fossil that shows evidence of the activity of an organism, such as footprints or burrows.

• A fossil that preserves the actual remains of an organism, like bones or shells.

• A type of fossil formed from the remains of plants only.

• A fossil that is created through the process of mineralization.

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A ______________________ is a scientist who studies fossils.

• biologist

• chemist

• paleontologist

• astronomer

Multiple Choice

Select the trace fossil

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Select the body fossil

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Which of these provides the BEST evidence that the environment of Earth has changed over millions of years?

• active migration of sand dunes

• marine (water) fossils found on top of mountains

• polished appearance of rock surfaces

• none of the above

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In the model are rock strata and fossils. The fish fossil is in the first layer of the rock strata, is this the youngest or oldest fossil in these rock strata layers?

• Youngest

• Oldest

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What is a fossil mold?

• Yesterdays food

• Nonrenewable resources

• An impression of an ancient organism.

• Renewable resources

Multiple Choice

Which layer formed first?

• Rock Layer W
• Rock Layer X
• Rock Layer Y
• Rock Layer Z