Exploring Fossils and Paleontology Quiz

What is the minimum time it takes for a fossil to form?

• 10,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 100,000 years

• 1,000,000 years

Which type of fossil is a dinosaur bone?

• Body fossil

• Trace fossil

• Impression fossil

• Mold fossil

Where did Mary Anning make her significant fossil discoveries?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Dorset Coast

• Rocky Mountains

What was one of Mary Anning's notable discoveries?

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Plesiosaur

• Triceratops

• Stegosaurus

In which type of rock are most fossils found?

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

What is a common cause of erosion that exposes fossils?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Water

• Wind

Why do paleontologists make casts of bones?

• To change their color

• To make them heavier

• To preserve the original

• To sell them

Which tool helps paleontologists avoid getting lost?

• GPS device

• Hammer

• Chisel

• Brush

What was found in amber in 2015?

• A dinosaur egg

• A dinosaur tail with feathers

• A complete dinosaur skeleton

• A fossilized leaf

What is a recommended activity for aspiring paleontologists?

• Visit a dig site

• Learn to swim

• Read fiction books

• Watch movies