Fossils Science Olympiad

What fossil is this?

• Mammoth

• Horse fossil

• Camel

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What fossil is this

• Bird

• Pterosaurs

• Bat

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Draw a bony fish fossil

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How are fossils formed?

Echinoids are

What fossil is this?

• Woolly mammoth

• Mastodon

• elephant

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Explain the difference between body fossils and trace fossils. Give examples of each type.

• Body fossils: Examples include tree trunks, leaves. Trace fossils: Examples include bird nests, beehives.

• Body fossils: Examples include rocks, clouds. Trace fossils: Examples include mountains, rivers.

• Body fossils: Examples include fish scales, teeth. Trace fossils: Examples include snake skins, spider webs.

• Body fossils: Examples include dinosaur bones, seashells. Trace fossils: Examples include footprints, burrows.

What is the primary process through which fossils are formed?

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Volcanism

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Which of the following is an example of a trace fossil?

• Dinosaur bone

• Leaf imprint

• Footprint

• Amber

What type of rock are fossils most commonly found in?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

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