1.4 Fossil vocabulary

Which of the following is an example of a True Form or Resin Fossil?

• Amber-preserved insect

• Footprint in sediment

• Bone fragment

• Cast of a mold

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What does the term 'Adaptation' refer to in the context of species?

• A trait that helps a species suit its environment

• Differences within a species

• The gradual change of a species over time

• The dying out of a species

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Fossils provide insights into the organism’s appearance, movement, diet, and other life characteristics. True or False?

• True

• False

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Fossils classified as molds and casts are formed by ___.

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The gradual change of a species over time is known as ___.

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Which type of fossil provides indirect evidence of an organism’s activities?

• Trace Fossils

• Body Fossils

• True Form Fossils

• Molds and Casts

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What is the primary purpose of studying fossils?

• To understand adaptations, variations, and evolution

• To identify extinct species

• To classify organisms

• To study DNA technology

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