Reading Comprehension (Earth Science Edition))

What are some ways in which fossils may form?

• Amber preservation

• Fossilization

• Freezing

• Mummification

What are the two main types of fossils?

• Body fossils and trace fossils

• Mineral fossils and plant fossils

• Dinosaur fossils and insect fossils

• Amber fossils and petrified fossils

What is the role of paleontologists in the study of fossils?

• To recreate dinosaur skeletons

• To analyze dinosaur footprints

• To study the origin of the word 'fossil'

• To identify and study fossils for scientific analysis

What do fossils help scientists learn about?

• The future of life on Earth

• The present history of life on Earth

• The past history of life on Earth

• The formation of new organisms

In which type of rocks are fossils mostly found?

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Volcanic rocks

What is the crust of the Earth?

• The outermost layer of the Earth

• The thickest layer of the Earth

• The middle layer of the Earth

• The innermost layer of the Earth

What is the mantle made up of?

• Silicate rocks

• Metallic elements

• Organic compounds

• Carbonate minerals

What creates a magnetic field in the outer core of the Earth?

• Iron and nickel

• Copper and zinc

• Aluminum and titanium

• Gold and silver

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What are tectonic plates made of and what do they cause at their boundaries?

• Crust and outer mantle, causing earthquakes

• Inner core and outer core, causing volcanic eruptions

• Magma and lava, causing tsunamis

• Sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks, causing landslides