No Bones About It

What type of fossil is pictured here?

• Forest fossil

• Trace fossil

• Cast fossil

• Body fossil

Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil?

• a petrified dinosaur bone

• a footprint captured in mud

• a seashell found on the beach

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Which parts of a mammal are MOST LIKELY to be found as a fossil?

• bones and teeth

• eyes and ears

• skin and fur

• muscles

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How have scientists learned about dinosaurs?

• by studying dinosaurs in amber

• by studying dinosaurs in zoos

• by studying dinosaur fossils

• by studying photographs of dinosaurs

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How do we learn about dinosaurs that lived on Earth long ago?

• By singing songs.

• By looking at their fossils.

• By taking pictures of them.

• By looking at their eggs.

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What is the primary component of the skeletal system in vertebrates?

• Bones

• Muscles

• Skin

• Nerves

Which type of fossil is most likely to provide information about the structure of an ancient organism?

• Trace fossil

• Body fossil

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

What mineral is most commonly found in bones?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Potassium

Which part of the human body contains the most bones?

• Hands

• Feet

• Skull

• Spine

What is the process by which bones are formed in the body?

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteoporosis

• Osteoarthritis