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Fossils Quiz

Authored by Madison Haynes

Science

4th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 2+ times

Fossils Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are most fossils formed?

Most fossils are formed from animal footprints.

Most fossils are formed by mold and cast.

Most fossils are preserved in amber or sap.

Most fossils are frozen in blocks of ice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A fossilized seashell is found at the top of a mountain. What does this most likely tell us about the history of the mountain?

The mountain was never under water.

The mountain was once under water.

The mountain was once in a warmer climate.

The mountain was once in a colder climate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To be considered a fossil, an organism's remains must be at least ___________ years old.

100

6,450

10,000

645,000

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

is a hardened remain of a plant or animal that lived long ago.

Fossil

Paleontologist

Sediment

Preserved

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

is layers of mud and dirt that settles at the bottom of a body of water.

Fossil

Paleontologist

Sediment

Preserved

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

an object has been maintained in its original condition.

Fossil

Paleontologist

Sediment

Preserved

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth.

Fossil

Paleontologist

Sediment

Preserved

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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