Fossils

The remains of an organism studied by scientists is called a ____________.

• paleontologist

• fossil

• dinosaur

• shark

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

When something is _____________________ it no longer

exists.

• extinct

• preserved

• endangered

• rotting

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which type of fossil is created when an organism gets trapped in tree Sap?

• Trace

• Mold/Imprint

• Amber

• Cast

People who study fossils are called ____.

• meterologists
• fossilologists
• paleontologists
• fossil hunters

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Where can the oldest layer be found?

• The top layer
• The middle layer
• They are all the same age
• The bottom layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer formed first?

• Rock Layer W
• Rock Layer X
• Rock Layer Y
• Rock Layer Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Look at the fossil above. Where would be the BEST place to find it?

• desert
• jungle
• near the ocean
• piedmont

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which animal part would most likely form a fossil?

• Muscle 
• Fur
• Lung
• Bone 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

this material does an excellent job of preserving insect remains

• cast
• amber
• mold
• carbon film

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NGSS.3-LS4-1

These are dinosaur footprints. What is this a example of?

• All of the below!!!!!

• index fossil

• trace fossil