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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What type of environment did the megalodon live in?
Freshwater rivers
Deserts
Ocean environments
Swamps
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Where are the oldest fossils usually found?
In the top layer of sedimentary rock.
In volcanic ash layers.
In the bottom layer of sedimentary rock.
In metamorphic rock formations.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role do fossils play in understanding evolution?
Fossils provide evidence of how species have changed over time, helping scientists understand the process of evolution.
Fossils are used to date rocks and determine the age of the Earth.
Fossils are primarily used to identify minerals in geological formations.
Fossils serve as a source of energy for living organisms.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What can scientists learn from fossilized plants?
The age of the Earth
The environments that existed long ago
The types of animals that lived at the same time
The chemical composition of the atmosphere
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why are fossils important to scientists?
They are used to create modern technology.
They help scientists understand Earth's history, past climates, and the evolution of life.
They are primarily used for dating rocks.
They provide evidence of extraterrestrial life.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the significance of sedimentary rock in fossil formation?
Sedimentary rock forms in layers, allowing for the preservation of organisms over time.
Sedimentary rock is primarily formed from volcanic activity.
Sedimentary rock is less dense than igneous rock, making it easier to erode.
Sedimentary rock contains no organic material, making it unsuitable for fossil formation.
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What is a trace fossil?
A type of fossil that shows evidence of the activities of ancient organisms, such as footprints or burrows.
A fossil that is formed from the remains of an organism's body.
A fossil that is created through the process of mineralization.
A fossil that is exclusively found in sedimentary rocks.
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