Exploring Fossils and Their Importance

What is a fossil?

• A type of rock

• Remains or traces of ancient life

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

• A living tree

• A dinosaur bone

• A plastic toy

• A glass bottle

What is the process called when living things turn into fossils?

• Evaporation

• Fossilization

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion

Which type of fossil is formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism?

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

• Petrified fossil

• Trace fossil

Why are fossils important to scientists?

• They are used to make jewelry

• They help us understand past life on Earth

• They are used as food

• They are used to build houses

Which of the following is a feature you might find in a fossil?

• Feathers

• Wheels

• Buttons

• Wires

Where are fossils most commonly found?

• In the ocean

• In sedimentary rock layers

• In the sky

• In volcanoes

Which of these is NOT a type of fossil?

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

• Igneous fossil

• Trace fossil

What can trace fossils tell us?

• The color of the organism

• The behavior of the organism

• The taste of the organism

• The smell of the organism

Which of the following is a trace fossil?

• A shell

• A footprint

• A leaf

• A bone