Fossils

A scientist that studies fossils is known as a _____________________________________.

• astrologist

• dermatologist

• paleontologist

• geologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Tree sap that has hardened is called _________________________.

• cast

• amber

• mold

• imprint

When an organism no longer exists it is __________________________________.

• hibernating

• alive

• extinct

• living

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

These organisms are extinct, but used to be found in the ocean.

• trilibites

• Dodo birds

• mammoths

• dinosaurs

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

When wood molecules get replaced by minerals, this type of fossil is formed.

• imprint

• trace

• petrified wood

• mold

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A print or mark on the surface of a rock is known as an ________________________.

• mold

• imprint

• trace

• amber

A mineral fossil made inside a mold is called a _______________________.

• cast

• amber

• petrified wood

• trace

A space left in a rock where a natural object once was is known as a _______________________________.

• cast

• trace

• mold

• amber

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Remains or impressions of extinct organisms are known as _____________________________.

• shells

• fossils

• petrified wood

• imprints

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The fossil of a footprint of an animal is called a _________________________.

• mold

• cast

• trace

• amber