Fossils and Extinction

What is extinction?

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

• Extinction is when a species evolves into a new species.

• Extinction is when a species migrates to a different habitat.

• Extinction is when a species increases in population size.

What is paleontology?

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of fossils and ancient life.

• The study of rocks and minerals.

• The study of weather patterns.

What is a true form fossil?

• The actual remains of the organism, like bones or shells.

• A fossil that has been altered by mineralization.

• A type of fossil that only shows the imprint of an organism.

• A fossil that is found in sedimentary rock layers.

What is a mold fossil?

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• An impression left in sediment by an organism.

• A fossil that is preserved in amber.

• A fossil that has been completely mineralized.

What is a fossil?

• A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

• A fossil is a type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A fossil is a living organism that has not changed over time.

• A fossil is a modern animal that has been preserved in ice.

How do fossils form?

• Fossils form when organisms are buried quickly and preserved in sediment.

• Fossils form when organisms are exposed to extreme heat and pressure.

• Fossils form when organisms are left in water for long periods of time.

• Fossils form when organisms are eaten by other animals and their remains are scattered.

Fossils are the preserved _______ or traces of organisms that lived in the _______.

• remains; present

• remains; past

• remains; future

• remains; history

Why are fossils important?

• Fossils help scientists learn about the history of life on Earth.

• Fossils are used to create modern art.

• Fossils can be used to predict future weather patterns.

• Fossils are primarily found in outer space.

What are the four types of fossils?

• Mold, cast, trace, true form.

• Mold, cast, imprint, original form.

• Mold, cast, fossilized remains, preserved form.

• Mold, cast, trace, ancient form.

What does it mean if a plant or an animal is extinct?

• It no longer exists.

• It is endangered and at risk of extinction.

• It has evolved into a different species.

• It is thriving in its natural habitat.