Fossil Record lesson Quiz

What is the primary purpose of studying fossils?

• To study modern ecosystems

• To create models of living organisms

• To find new species

• To understand the history of life on Earth

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Which type of fossil forms when an organism's tissues are replaced by minerals?

• Carbonized fossil

• Trace fossil

• Amber fossil

• Permineralized fossil

What is a trace fossil?

• A fossilized body part of an organism

• An impression of an organism's body shape

• Evidence of an organism's activity

• A fossil found in amber

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Which condition is most likely to prevent fossilization?

• Being buried by sediments

• Being trapped in tree sap

• Being preserved in ice

• Being eaten or decomposing

What does the law of superposition state?

• All layers are the same age

• Older layers are on top of younger layers

• Layers form randomly

• Younger layers are on top of older layers

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What is the main reason marine fossils are more common than land fossils?

• Land organisms are more diverse

• Marine organisms have shells

• Land organisms are larger

• Marine fossils are easier to find

What is an index fossil?

• A fossil that is very rare

• A fossil that is only found in one location

• A fossil that helps date other fossils

• A fossil that is found in many layers

Which of the following is a method used to determine the absolute age of rocks?

• Relative dating

• Layer comparison

• Radiometric dating

• Index fossil dating

What type of fossil is formed when an organism is trapped in tree sap?

• Amber fossil

• Carbonized fossil

• Permineralized fossil

• Trace fossil

What can scientists infer from studying coprolites?

• The exact age of the organism

• The size of the organism

• The diet of the organism

• The habitat of the organism

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