Fossils Quiz

What is a fossil?

• A type of rock

• A preserved remains or impression of a plant or animal that lived long ago

• A rare gemstone

• A man-made object

How are fossils formed?

• By melting ice

• Through a process called evaporation

• By rapid decay of organisms

• By being buried in sediment over time

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil?

• Dinosaur bones

• Petrified wood

• Ancient coins

• Footprints

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Why are fossils important to scientists?

• To decorate museums

• To study ancient life forms and ecosystems

• To make jewelry

• To use as building materials

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Where are fossils usually found?

• In the sky

• In Antarctica

• Only in specific man-made locations

• In sedimentary rocks

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

• Nothing

• The weather tomorrow

• The history of Earth and the types of organisms that existed

• How to cook a delicious meal

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Which of the following is an example of a trace fossil?

• Dinosaur bone

• Dinosaur egg

• Dinosaur footprint

• Dinosaur tooth

What is the study of fossils called?

• Petrology

• Paleontology

• Botany

• Astronomy

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How do scientists determine the age of fossils?

• By asking their grandparents

• By measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in the fossil

• By using radioactive dating methods

• By counting the number of bones

Which of the following is TRUE about fossils?

• Fossils are alive

• Fossils are made of plastic

• Fossils are always easy to find

• Fossils can help us learn about extinct species

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