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Fossils - Topic 8 Lesson 1

Fossils - Topic 8 Lesson 1

Assessment

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-ESS1-4, MS-LS4-2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mollina Camire

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15 Slides • 16 Questions

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Which of the following best describes a fossil?

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A living organism found in the wild

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A preserved remain or impression of a once living organism

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A type of rock formed from lava

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A tool used by archaeologists

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Open Ended

Why is the study of fossils important for understanding Earth's history?

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Multiple Choice

In which type of rock are fossils most often found?

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Sedimentary rock

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Igneous rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Granite

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in the process of fossil formation?

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An organism dies and its body falls to the ground or sinks in water.

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Sediment covers the dead organism and forms layers.

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The organism is buried in rock and soft parts decay.

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The organism is eaten by predators.

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How can the position of a fossil in rock layers help scientists determine the relative age of the fossil?

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If fossils of marine organisms are found in a location that is now dry land, what can scientists infer about that area?

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It was once covered by ocean.

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It was always dry land.

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It was once a desert.

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It was always a forest.

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Multiple Choice

What can the presence of coniferous tree fossils in a region suggest about its past climate?

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The region was once cold and relatively dry.

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The region was always warm and wet.

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The region was always a desert.

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The region was once underwater.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil listed in the presentation?

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Mold Fossil

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Cast Fossil

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Trace Fossil

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Mineral Fossil

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Open Ended

Explain how a mold fossil is formed and what it represents.

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Select all statements that correctly describe a cast fossil.

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A cast fossil is a filled-in mold fossil.

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A cast fossil forms when an organism dies.

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A cast fossil is the actual organism itself.

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A cast fossil is created when minerals fill in a mold fossil.

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Open Ended

How do fossils help scientists learn about life in the past?

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Multiple Choice

How does a petrified fossil form?

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By being buried in sediment and compressed over time

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By the organic matter being replaced by minerals and turning into stone

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By freezing in ice

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By drying out in the sun

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