Fossils TEST

What is the difference between a fossil and a rock?

• A fossil is a type of rock formed under pressure.

• A fossil is the preserved remains of a living organism, while a rock is a solid mineral material.

• A fossil is a mineral that has crystallized over time.

• A fossil is a rock that contains no organic material.

What type of rock are most fossils found in?

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Volcanic rocks

What conclusion can be drawn from a fossilized jawbone with large, flat teeth?

• The animal was a carnivore.

• The animal ate plants.

• The animal was an omnivore.

• The animal was a scavenger.

Why are fossils important for understanding evolution?

• They provide evidence of how species have changed over time.

• They are the remains of ancient civilizations.

• They help in dating rocks and geological events.

• They show the geographical distribution of species.

What is the preserved remains of a once living organism called?

• Fossil

• Artifact

• Relic

• Specimen

What is the term for the study of fossils?

• Paleontology

• Archaeology

• Geology

• Anthropology

What is a trace fossil?

• A fossil that shows evidence of the activity of an organism, like footprints.

• A fossil that is formed from the remains of an organism, such as bones.

• A fossil that is created from the imprint of a leaf or plant.

• A fossil that is formed from the mineralization of an organism's body.

What do paleontologists study?

• Fossils and ancient life forms.

• Modern ecosystems and wildlife.

• Meteorological patterns and climate change.

• Human history and artifacts.

What is a common method for dating fossils?

• Radiometric dating.

• Carbon dating.

• Thermoluminescence dating.

• Dendrochronology.

What can't we learn by studying fossils?

• The exact color of the animal.

• The size of the animal.

• The diet of the animal.

• The habitat of the animal.