fossils

True or False: Upper layers of rock include fossils that are older.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Not enough information

What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

What is the term for the study of the Earth's history through rocks and fossils?

• Geology

• Paleontology

• Geography

• Meteorology

What process causes canyons to form?

• Erosion, which is caused by rivers flowing and breaking hard layers of rock.

• Volcanic activity that creates lava tubes.

• Sedimentation from wind-blown particles.

• Tectonic uplift that raises the land surface.

What is a paleontologist's main tool?

• Fossils, which they study to learn about past life.

• Microscopes for examining soil samples.

• Geological maps for locating sites.

• Radiocarbon dating equipment.

What can fossils tell us about the past?

• Fossils can provide information about ancient life forms, their environments, and how they evolved.

• Fossils are only useful for dating rocks and determining their age.

• Fossils can tell us about the weather patterns of ancient times.

• Fossils are primarily used to study modern animal behavior.

What is the difference between a mold and a cast fossil?

• A mold is a replica formed when minerals fill the mold, while a cast is an impression of an organism.

• A mold is an impression of an organism, while a cast is a replica formed when minerals fill the mold.

• A mold and a cast are the same thing, both being impressions of organisms.

• A mold is a type of cast that only forms in wet conditions.

True or False: All fossils come from dinosaurs.

• True

• False

• Only from reptiles

• From plants and animals

What is a fossil?

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• The preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past, often found in sedimentary rock.

• A modern organism that has not changed over time.

• A mineral that is commonly found in igneous rocks.

Why are fossils important to scientists?

• Fossils are used to create art and sculptures.

• Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth and how species have changed over time.

• Fossils are primarily used for dating rocks and minerals.

• Fossils provide evidence of ancient civilizations and their cultures.