Fossil Questions

Which Rock Strata is the oldest?

• B

• F

• G

• I

Which Rock Strata contains the oldest fossil?

• B

• I

• F

• G

Look at the picture. What can you learn from the rock layers and fossils? Select all that apply.

• There was a body of water here once.

• There was never water in the area.

• The fish is older than the other fossils found.

• The dinosaur fossils are older than the plant fossil found.

Scientists discover fossils of many land animals and plants in a layer of rock. Then beneath this layer, they discover fossils of fish, corals, and other marine animals.

What conclusion supports this evidence?

• The region had been dry land, and later was underwater.

• The region had both dry land and bodies of water, such as lakes and rivers.

• The region had been underwater, and later was dry land.

• The region was once along an ocean coastline.

What fossil is the oldest?

• d
• b
• a
• c

What layer is the youngest?

• a
• l
• d
• z

What fossil is the youngest?

• b
• a
• c
• d

Which layer of sedimentary rock is the oldest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which layer of sedimentary rock is the youngest (newest)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Based on the image, what type of environment did this animal live in?

• Desert

• Forest

• Ocean

• Grassland