Exploring Fossils and Earth's Rock Layers

What is a fossil?

• A type of mineral

• A type of rock

• A living organism

• Something that was once living or a sign of it, now turned to rock

Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

• A living fish

• A piece of wood

• A dinosaur track

• A plastic leaf

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What does the law of superposition state?

• Older layers are found above newer layers

• Layers form randomly

• Older layers are found below newer layers

• All layers are the same age

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What type of environment does sand represent in the context of fossil layers?

• A tropical environment

• An underwater environment

• A desert-like, dry environment

• A volcanic environment

How do environmental changes affect fossil formation?

• They create different types of layers with different organisms

• They speed up the process

• They have no effect

• They stop the formation of fossils

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What happens during a volcanic event in terms of fossil layers?

• It creates a thick layer of ash

• It creates a thin layer of ash

• It removes all existing layers

• It creates a new type of rock

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What can scientists learn from the rings in petrified wood?

• The age of the tree

• All of the above

• The type of tree

• The environmental conditions at the time

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How do scientists use layers to understand Earth's history?

• By only looking at the top layer

• By focusing on the color of the layers

• By studying the types of organisms and materials in each layer

• By ignoring the layers

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What did scientists discover about Earth's continents by studying layers?

• Continents are shrinking

• Continents are moving closer together

• Continents were once part of a single large landmass

• Continents have always been in their current positions

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Why is it fun and important to study fossils and layers?

• It is only for scientists

• It has no real importance

• It is a good way to pass time

• It helps understand the history of the Earth

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