Fossils

What are preserved remains from animals and plant life?

• magma

• fossils

• igneous rock

• sediments

Fossils are found in what type of rock layer?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What kind of scientists studies fossils?

• geologist

• meterologist

• biologist

• paleontologist

T/F Fossil are formed from a quick burial and a buildup of sedimentary layers.

• True

• False

T/F Fossil remains are mostly soft structure left behind after a long period of time.

• True

• False

What exposes a fossil to the Earth's surface?

• weathering and erosion

• weathering and deposition

• erosion and uplifting

• erosion and deposition

How are sedimentary rock formed?

• heat and pressure

• compaction and cementation

• melting

• weathering and erosion

Why are fossils found in sedimentary rock?

• low temperatures

• high temperatures

• high pressure

• low pressure

T/F Fossils and the layer they're found in are the same age.

• True

• False

Where would the oldest rock layer and fossil be found?

• the top layer

• the layers in the middle

• the lowest layer