fossils

A scientist who studies fossils is a _________.

• biologist

• paleontologist

• geologist

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The only direct way we have of learning prehistoric life is by studying fossils. Fossils are

• the soft part of an animal that just died

• metamorphic rocks that take the shape of plants or animals

• remains of plants and animals found in rock

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You are digging a hole in your backyard and you discover fish fossils. What does this tell you about the area where you live?

• that the area is ready for planting crops

• that the area was once a body of water

• that the area is about to become a lake or river

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Animals that have sharp teeth are

• omnivores

• herbivores

• carnivores

Animals that have flat teeth are

• omnivores

• herbivores

• carnivores

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This is a fossil of a teeth. This animal was most likely a

• omnivore

• herbivore

• carnivore

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This is an image of an animal's teeth. Why would scientist conclude this animal is not a carnivore?

• the teeth are too short

• the teeth are not sharp

• the teeth are not curved

• the teeth are close together

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Which structure provides evidence that this ant helped defend the nest?

• eyes

• large pincers (jaws)

• long antennae

• round abdomen

A crocodile is called a "living fossil". That means it is a species that has not changed in millions of years. What do crocodiles tell scientist about environments long ago?

• crocodiles changed from land to water

• there were different from today

• some of the same environments exist today

• there were no desert environments

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