Fossils Quiz

In which type of rock are scientists likely to find fossils?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Conglomerate

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The preserved remains of ancient organisms are called __________.

• trilobites
• sedimentary rocks
• organisms
• fossils

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How can earthquakes help scientists to discover new fossils?

• When Earth shakes, it moves the crust around and this could help expose new rock layers and fossils.

• Earthquakes cause sediments to rise to the surface.

• Seismographs pick up signals showing where fossils are located.

• Earthquakes do not help scientists discover new fossils.

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A geologist determines the chronological order in which layers of rock were deposited in a canyon. How does she do this?

• She uses carbon dating to find the actual age of the rocks.

• She examines the layers of the rocks determining the oldest are at the bottom and youngest are towards the top.

• She examines the layers of the rocks determining the youngest are at the bottom and oldest are towards the top.

• She determined the exact age of all the fossils in the top layer.

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Which fossil provides the best evidence of a marine environment?

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Which characteristic does the order of the rock layers provide?

• Type of environment

• Location

• Color

• Age

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Which description BEST explains how fossils and rock layers help scientists understand Earth’s surface?

• Fossils are evidence of how each layer was deposited. Scientists use this evidence to support the idea that Earth’s surface is constantly changing.

• Rock layers are the exact same in all areas on earth, so finding the age of one layer helps them determine the age of many others.

• Rocks deposited towards the top of the surface are the oldest and this can be proven through carbon dating.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that fossils provide evidence of how rock layers were formed, supporting the idea that Earth's surface is dynamic and constantly changing over time.

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Scientists uncover a rock section with several layers. Which statement is true based on the rock layers in the image to the right?

• Layer A is the oldest layer and shows evidence of marine life in the area.

• Layer B is the youngest and shows evidence that birds existed in the area.

• Layer C is the current layer and shows evidence of both land animals and marine life.

• Layer D is the oldest layer and shows evidence of land animals in the area.

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