Discovering the World of Fossils

What are fossils?

• Rocks that can grow fish

• Pieces of meteorites

• Remains or traces of ancient life

• Types of minerals

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Why are fossils important?

• They help us understand Earth's history

• They can be used as fuel

• They are used to make jewelry

• They can predict the future

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What parts of organisms are most likely to become fossils?

• Feathers

• Whole animals

• Bones, teeth, and shells

• Leaves

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What does fossilization turn organic material into?

• Stone

• Metal

• Glass

• Water

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What are body fossils?

• Hard parts of animals and plants

• Fossils of entire bodies

• Imprints of leaves

• Soft tissues only

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What is a trace fossil?

• A fossilized bone

• A footprint or burrow

• A piece of petrified wood

• A dinosaur egg

What is amber?

• A type of fossilized tree sap

• A mineral found in rocks

• A color

• A fossilized animal

How can scientists study ancient organisms?

• By observing living animals

• Through DNA testing

• By looking at stars

• Using fossils

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What can cause a mass extinction event?

• A comet strike

• A global festival

• Construction of cities

• Invention of new technology

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Who proposed the theory of evolution?

• Galileo Galilei

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein