Fossil Notes (PP) Bank Question

Fossils are:

• remains of ancient organisms

• a type of rock

• a type of mineral

• a type of plant

What are some different types of fossilization?

• Permineralization, cast and mold, amber preservation, and freezing

• Photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration

• Erosion, weathering, and sedimentation

• Metamorphism, crystallization, and melting

What is the difference between relative and absolute age?

• Relative age is the age of a rock or fossil compared to other rocks or fossils, while absolute age is the numeric age of a rock or fossil.

• Relative age is the numeric age of a rock or fossil, while absolute age is the age of a rock or fossil compared to other rocks or fossils.

• Relative age and absolute age are the same.

• Relative age is used in biology, while absolute age is used in geology.

The fossil record tells scientists about:

• the diet of ancient organisms

• the behavior of ancient organisms

• the environment of ancient organisms

• the evolution of life over time

What organisms today have similarities to organisms of the past?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• All of the above

A fossil is:

• a type of rock

• a preserved remain or trace of a living organism from the past

• a type of mineral

• a type of plant

A fossil is:

• a type of rock

• a preserved remain or trace of a living organism

• a type of mineral

• a type of plant

Explain the Law of Superposition.

• The Law of Superposition states that in any sequence of undisturbed layers of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the layers get progressively younger towards the top.

• The Law of Superposition is a principle that describes the behavior of gases under pressure.

• The Law of Superposition is a mathematical theorem used in calculus.

• The Law of Superposition is a rule in physics that explains the behavior of light waves.

Where are fossils typically found?

• Sedimentary rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Volcanic ash

What is the study of fossils called?

• Paleontology

• Archaeology

• Geology

• Anthropology