What is a fossil?

• The remains of modern animals preserved in ice.

• An impression or remains of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form.

• A type of rock found only in mountains.

• Any ancient artifact found by archaeologists.

Why are fossils important to scientists?

• They are beautiful works of art.

• They help scientists learn about ancient life, Earth's evolution, and how living matter has changed.

• They are easy to find in many places.

• They prove that magic exists.

What is the term for a scientist who studies and searches for fossils?

• Archaeologist

• Geologist

• Paleontologist

• Biologist

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What is the process called when an organism's body parts undergo chemical changes over millions of years to become preserved as fossils?

• Decomposition

• Erosion

• Fossilization

• Mineralization

What information can scientists NOT determine from fossilized footprints?

• The speed of the animal.

• The shape of the animal's foot.

• The type of shoes the animal wore.

• Whether the animal traveled alone or in herds.

What can scientists learn from fossilized animal waste?

• The animal's favorite color.

• What the animal ate.

• The animal's exact age at death.

• The animal's social structure.

In which type of environment are mummified animals most commonly found?

• Tropical rainforests.

• Deep ocean trenches.

• Dry deserts or arid regions.

• Arctic tundras.

How are most fossils formed in sedimentary rock?

• Animal remains are instantly turned into rock by volcanic heat.

• Layers of sand, mud, and rock quickly dissolve the animal remains.

• Animal remains get trapped in layers of sediment, which then pile up and preserve them over millions of years.

• Animals are intentionally buried in rock layers by ancient civilizations.