Rocks and Fossils

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the Earth is made of solid rock?

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Crust

Open Ended

Why is it important to study the different layers of the Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which type of rock is formed by the high temperature and pressure inside the earth?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Fossil rock

Open Ended

Explain how sedimentary rock is formed and how it is different from metamorphic rock.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about igneous rocks is correct?

• Igneous rocks are formed by hot magma that has cooled over time.

• Igneous rocks are formed by compression of sediments.

• Igneous rocks are formed by high temperature and pressure.

• Igneous rocks contain fossils.

Open Ended

Describe the rock cycle and explain how each type of rock can change into another type.

Multiple Choice

Which type of fossil provides evidence of how animals may have lived, such as footprints or feces?

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• True form fossil

• Mold fossil

Open Ended

Explain how the layers of rock help scientists determine the age of fossils and what this tells us about the history of life on Earth.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about Earth's layers, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?