Fossils & Extinction

What can fossils tell us about the past?

• Fossils provide evidence of what life was like, including the types of organisms that lived and their environments.

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

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

• Fossils show us how to create new species through genetic engineering.

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What is an omnivore?

• An animal that eats only plants.

• An animal that eats both plants and animals.

• An animal that eats only other animals.

• An animal that primarily eats fruits.

What is the La Brea Tar Pits?

• A famous site in Los Angeles where many fossils have been found preserved in tar.

• A popular amusement park in Los Angeles.

• A historical museum dedicated to ancient civilizations.

• A natural hot spring located in California.

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What is extinction?

• Extinction is when a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

• Extinction is the process of a species evolving into another species.

• Extinction is when a species becomes more abundant in its habitat.

• Extinction is the migration of a species to a different environment.

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What is paleontology?

• The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.

• The scientific study of fossils and ancient life.

• The analysis of geological formations and their structures.

• The examination of modern ecosystems and biodiversity.

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How do scientists clean fossils?

• By using water and soap

• By applying heat to the fossils

• By using special solutions, like asphalt liquifying solution

• By burying them in sand for preservation

What is erosion?

• Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces like water and wind.

• Erosion is the process of planting trees to prevent soil degradation.

• Erosion is the process of building up layers of soil through sedimentation.

• Erosion is the process of converting rocks into soil through chemical reactions.

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What is the significance of the teeth of an animal?

• They are used for communication between animals.

• The shape and type of teeth can indicate whether an animal was a herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore.

• They help in the animal's ability to swim.

• Teeth are primarily for aesthetic purposes.

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What is the role of scientists in studying fossils?

• To learn about the history of life on Earth and how organisms have changed over time.

• To create new fossils in a laboratory setting.

• To determine the exact age of the Earth.

• To classify living organisms based on their fossilized remains.

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What are microfossils?

• Tiny fossils that can provide information about past environmental conditions.

• Large fossils found in sedimentary rocks.

• Fossils that are only visible under a microscope.

• Fossils that are formed from the remains of large animals.