Fossils

Fossils

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-LS4-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

The preserved remains of an animal, plant, or organism from the past.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do scientists study fossils?

Back

To learn about the past, including where, what, when, why, and how organisms lived.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of scientist studies fossils?

Back

Paleontologist.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trace fossil?

Back

The imprint of a plant or animal.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a true fossil?

Back

The actual plant or animal itself.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of fossils?

Back

Body fossils and trace fossils.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a body fossil?

Back

The preserved remains of the actual organism, such as bones or shells.

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