
Fossils and Index Fossils
Authored by Sonni Shupe
Other Sciences
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An organism that no longer exists on Earth is called
Decayed
Evolved
Extinct
Preserved
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is true about the fossil record?
It is a record of all living things
It shows how our climate has remained the same over time
It provides evidence for history of life on Earth
It does not support the theory of evolution
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?
F
E
B
C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found
At the top of the rock layers
Near the bottom of the rock layers
In the middle of the rock layers
Somewhat near the surface
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The best index fossils have which two traits?
widespread geographically, long lifespan
widespread geographically, short lifespan
specific place, long lifespan
specific place, short lifespan
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the oldest organisms discovered is called a(n) _________.
dinosaur
micro-organism
trilobite
cast and mold fossil
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
The absolute age of rock layers
The age of fossils
The relative age of rock layers
the super powers of rocks
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