Types of Fossils and Their Formation

What type of fossil is this?

• Mold fossil

• Cast Fossil

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What type of fossil is this?

• Mold Fossil

• Cast Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A ___ fossil makes a 3d imprint left in the sediment

• Mold

• Cast

• Trace

• Body

A___ fossil is a complete casting of the animals imprint when the minerals in sediment fills the spaces and the organic material decays.

• Cast

• Mold

• Body

• Trace

____ fossil is evidence of an animal or organism.

• Mold

• Cast

• Body

• Trace

What is this fossil encased in? Hint: made from tree sap dripping on an insect completely preserving the organism.

• Amber

• Jade

• Leather

• Gold

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Fossils usually form in _____ rock

• Granite

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

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What most likely made this fossil?

• Plant

• Animal

• Footprint

• Bone

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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This is an example of a 

• Trace fossil
• cast fossil
• fossil mold
• carbon film

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What most likely made this fossil?

• Plant

• Animal

• Footprint

• Bone

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2