Fossil Evidence

A scientist finds the fossil shown. What conclusion can be reached by the scientist?

• The area was covered by water long ago.

• The area was a prehistoric rainforest.

• The area had a high number of carnivores.

• The area had a high number of herbivores.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which TWO fossils could be used as evidence that an area was once covered by a shallow sea?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which TWO fossils could be used as evidence that an area was covered by a land environment?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A scientist finds the fossil shown.

Which question can the scientist most likely answer by examining this fossil?

• What was the environment like in the area when the organism was alive?

• How much water was needed by the organism?

• Did the organism migrate?

• Did the organism hibernate?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A scientist finds the fossil shown.

Which question can the scientist most likely answer by examining this fossil?

• What was the environment like in the area when the organism was alive?

• Was the organism active during daytime or nighttime hours?

• What predators relied on this organism for food?

• How much oxygen was in the atmosphere?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A scientist finds the fossil shown.

Which question can the scientist most likely answer by examining this fossil?

• Was this organism a carnivore or an herbivore?

• Was the organism active during daytime or nighttime hours?

• What was the color of this animal's skin?

• Did this animal care for its offspring?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which two fossils came from organisms that most likely consumed producers?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which two fossils came from organisms that most likely consumed plants?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which fossil came from an organism that most likely consumed meat?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which fossil came from an organism that most likely consumed meat?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2