Inherited and Acquired Traits & Fossils CSA

Which Fossil would make a good index fossil? Hint: Remember the criteria... Abundant Easily recognizable Wide geographic distribution Lived a short period of time

• Gastropod
• Ammonite

• Trilobite
• Coral

Which type of fossil is this?

• Mold
• Cast
• Resin
• Permineralization

What is the main difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are passed down from parents, acquired traits are learned
• Inherited traits are learned, acquired traits are passed down
• Both are passed down from parents
• Both are learned from the environment

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• A scar from a cut
• The ability to ride a bike
• Eye color
• A skill learned from a teacher

What do fossils tell us about the past?

• They show us how to build houses
• They provide evidence of ancient life
• They tell us about current weather
• They are used for making jewelry

How can fossil records help scientists?

• By showing how to cook food
• By providing clues about how species have changed over time
• By telling stories about people
• By predicting the future

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fossils?

• They are found in sedimentary rock
• They can be bones or imprints
• They are always from dinosaurs
• They can show how organisms lived

What is an example of an acquired trait?

• Height
• Language spoken
• Hair color
• Blood type

Which scientist is known for studying fossils and the history of life on Earth?

• Albert Einstein
• Charles Darwin
• Louis Pasteur
• Mary Anning

Why are fossils important for understanding evolution?

• They are pretty to look at
• They show how animals can fly
• They provide a record of how species have changed over time
• They tell us how to make fossils