Unearthing the Past: A Journey Through the Fossil Record

What is a fossil?

• A type of mineral

• The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism

• A historical artifact

• A rock layer

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Which type of rock are fossils most commonly found in?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Limestone

What can fossils tell us about the past?

• The color of prehistoric animals

• The diet of prehistoric organisms

• The names of prehistoric species

• The technology used by prehistoric people

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What is the process called when minerals replace all or part of an organism?

• Carbonization

• Permineralization

• Amberization

• Freezing

Which era is known as the "Age of Reptiles"?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Proterozoic

What is the principle called that states the oldest layers of rock are found at the bottom of a sequence?

• Principle of original horizontality

• Principle of cross-cutting relationships

• Principle of superposition

• Principle of lateral continuity

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What type of fossil is formed when an organism is trapped in tree resin that hardens into amber?

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

• Trace fossil

• Resin fossil

What do paleontologists study?

• Ancient cultures

• Fossils

• Stars and planets

• Living animals

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Which of the following is NOT a method used to date fossils?

• Radiometric dating

• Relative dating

• Astrological dating

• Index fossil comparison

What is a trace fossil?

• A fossil of a body part like a bone or shell

• A fossil of a footprint or burrow

• A fossil that can be used to determine the age of the rocks around it

• A fossil that is not very well preserved