Fossils: The Beginning

What do paleontologists study?

• Stars

• Fossils

• Plants

• Rocks

What does it mean when a plant or animal is extinct?

• It is very rare.

• It is found only in zoos.

• It does not exist on Earth anymore.

• It is a new species.

Which of the following is an example of an extinct animal?

• Elephant

• Dinosaur

• Tiger

• Eagle

What are living things such as plants and animals called?

• Cells

• Organisms

• Minerals

• Elements

What is decay?

• The process of an organism growing

• The process of an organism dying, rotting, and no longer existing

• The process of an organism reproducing

• The process of an organism evolving

What can fossils be used to understand?

• Future technologies

• Past events and environments

• Modern ecosystems

• Space exploration

What must happen for animal or plant remains to become fossilized?

• They must be eaten by predators.

• They must be buried in sand.

• They must go through a preservation process.

• They must be exposed to sunlight.

Which of the following is a type of fossil?

• Igneous fossil

• Sedimentary fossil

• Trace fossil

• Metamorphic fossil

Which type of fossil is a replica of the original organism?

• Mold fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• True form fossil

Which type of fossil provides evidence of the activities of ancient organisms?

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

• True form fossil

• Trace fossil