Fossil Evidence

The video tutorial explores fossils, explaining their formation, types, and how they help determine the age of ancient life forms. It highlights the role of fossils in understanding evolution, showing how species have adapted over millions of years. The fossil record provides crucial evidence of these changes, offering insights into both existing and extinct species.

What is the primary process that leads to the formation of fossils?

• Organic matter is eaten by scavengers.

• Organic matter is burned by fire.

• Organic matter is quickly covered by sediment.

• Organic matter is exposed to sunlight.

How can the relative age of fossils be determined?

• By the layer of rock in which the fossil is found.

• By the type of organism the fossil represents.

• By the size of the fossil.

• By the color of the fossil.

What can paleontologists learn by comparing fossils from different layers?

• The diet of ancient animals.

• The climate of ancient Earth.

• The evolutionary changes in plants and animals over time.

• The migration patterns of ancient species.

What unique feature was found in the dinosaur fossil from the Southern Hemisphere?

• A bulge in the top of the leg bone.

• A unique skin pattern.

• A larger brain cavity.

• A different type of tooth structure.

What does fossil evidence primarily tell us about species?

• Their diet and habitat.

• Their exact lifespan.

• How they evolved over time.

• Their social behavior.