Fossils Quiz

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.

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.

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

• 100

• 6,450

• 10,000

• 645,000

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

• Fossil

• Paleontologist

• Sediment

• Preserved

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

• Fossil

• Paleontologist

• Sediment

• Preserved

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an object has been maintained in its original condition.

• Fossil

• Paleontologist

• Sediment

• Preserved

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

• Fossil

• Paleontologist

• Sediment

• Preserved

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Which is the best fossil evidence to prove that human beings lived long ago?

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True or False. All fossils come from dinosaurs.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Fossils can give information about the organism and environment at the time the organism lived.

• True

• False

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