Fossil Quiz

What are fossils primarily made of?

• Plastic

• Minerals

• Wood

• Glass

What is the first step in the fossil formation process?

• Permineralization

• Decomposition

• Burial

• Erosion

What do paleontologists study?

• Stars and planets

• Living animals

• Fossils

• Modern human societies

Why are fossils important?

• They are used in jewelry.

• They provide fuel for cars.

• They help us understand Earth's history.

• They are a major food source.

Which method is commonly used to date fossils?

• Carbon dating

• Using a stopwatch

What is a trace fossil?

• A fossil of a footprint or trail

• A fossil of a whole animal

• A fossil of a plant

• A fossil made by humans

How are mold fossils created?

• By filling a cavity with minerals

• By leaving an impression in sediment

• By replacing organic material with minerals

• By freezing in ice

What does the term "permineralization" refer to in fossil formation?

• The process of forming a mold

• The process where minerals fill the cellular spaces of an organism

Which of the following is a role of a paleontologist?

• Designing new technology

• Studying ancient climates and environments

• Building skyscrapers

• Creating new species of plants

What can fossils tell us about past life on Earth?

• Only about the animals that lived

• Only about the plants that existed

• About both animals and plants, including how they evolved

• Nothing, they are just rocks