5.LS4.1 Fossil Types

Which of the following is a mold fossil?

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Which of the following is a body fossil?

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Which of the following is a cast fossil?

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Which of the following is a trace fossil?

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These fossils show the evidence of activity.

• trace

• body

• cast

• mold

Once an organism has been dissolved away, this type of fossil is left behind.

• trace

• body

• cast

• mold

This type of fossil is filled in and then turned to rock.

• trace

• body

• cast

• mold

Examples include: footprints, burrows, and coprolite.

• trace

• body

• cast

• mold

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The actual plant or animal is the fossil in this type of fossil.

• trace

• body

• cast

• mold

Scientists can use plaster in order to make a cast fossil from this type of fossil.

• trace

• body

• cast

• mold