Fossils and Fossil Fuels

The diagram shows layers of sedimentary rock and examples of the fossils each layer contains, Which layer contains the oldest fossils? 

• A. Layer 2
• B. Layer 4
• C. Layer 1
• D. Layer 3

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Where are most fossils found?

• A. In sand dunes
• B. In volcanoes
• C. In igneous rocks 
• D. In sedimentary rocks 

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The surface of the land displays a mountain range and rivers. What might a scientist conclude about about the environment, based on the fossils in the sedimentary layers? 

• A. The land was once a rainforest. 
• The area was once covered by a desert. 
• C. The area was once a grassy plain. 
• D. The area was once near or covered by an ocean. 

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Which fossil layer is the youngest? 

• A. Layer A
• B. Layer B
• C. Layer C
• D. Layer D

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This fossil was found at an excavation site in West Texas. What can a scientist determine about this animal from evidence of the fossil? 

• A. This animal was a carnivore. 
• B. This animal was a good swimmer. 
• C. This animal lived in a cold climate. 
• D. This animal lived underground. 

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How are Sedimentary Rocks formed?

• A. Cooling and Hardening
• B. Melting and heating
• C. Compacting and Cementing
• D. Time

How are fossils created?

• A. Traces of organisms harden like rock. 
• B. Dead organisms are quickly buried for millions of years.
• C. Animals get trapped.
• D. All of the above

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What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• A. Coal, oil, and vegetable oil. 
• B. Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
• C. Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
• D. Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources

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Fossil Fuels formed over long periods of time after particles in water settled to the sea floor and formed marine mud.  What kinds of particles needed to be present in the marine mud in order for fossil fuels to form.

• A. Mostly sand and a few small bits of wood
• B. Mostly decaying organisms
• C. Mostly lava and a few sedimentary rocks
• D. Mostly metal minerals

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Some students made a model to show one of the first steps in the formation of sedimentary rock.  The students pour 2 cm of light-colored sand into a clear plastic box.  Then they add 1 cm of gravel.  Finally, they pour 2 cm of dark-colored sand on top of the gravel.  Which characteristic of sedimentary rock does this model best show?

• A. Sedimentary rock is made of layers.
• B. Sedimentary rock is cemented bits of rock.
• C. Sedimentary rock is often limestone.
• D. Sedimentary rock is common in Texas.