Fossils

Which statement is true?

• Layer C is the oldest

• Layer B is older than Layer A

• Layer B is older than Layer C

• Layer A is the youngest

Which type of rock can contain fossils?

• Metamorphic

• Stereosonic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

What type of fossil is pictured here?

• Mold fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• Body fossil

What type of fossil is pictured here?

• Mold fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• Body fossil

What type of fossil is pictured here?

• Mold fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• Body fossil

What type of fossil is pictured here?

• Forest fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• Body fossil

What type of fossil is pictured here?

• Mold fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• Body fossil

Which conditions might lead to fossil formation? (Choose 3)

• Decomposition

• Getting buried quickly by sediment

• getting trapped in a tar pit

• getting eaten by another animal

• making a footprint in mud

What conclusions could you make about the environment where this fossil formed?

• It was under water.

• It might have been a grassland.

• It was snowy and cold.

• It was a desert.

What is a good rule to follow when determining the age of rock layers?

• The oldest is always on the top.

• The rock layers get older as you dig deeper.

• The layers position does not necessarily tell you about the age.

• The youngest is always on the bottom.