WorksheetsFossil, Rocks & Soil Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the name of a scientist who studies fossils?
geologist
archeologist
paleontologist
chemist
What can scientists learn by studying fossils?
what types of organisms lived long ago
how minerals are formed
how ALL organisms died
what rocks are made of
Which statement BEST describes how an organism becomes fossilized in amber?
The body of an organism leaves an impression in
amber, and it turns into rock.
A dinosaur is trapped in lava, and the heat turns
the bones into amber.
The bones of a bug is buried in sediment are
replaced with tree resin.
A mosquito is caught in tree resin that hardens
into rock.
If an animal gets trapped in mud, what part of the animal is most likely to turn into a fossil?
muscle
organ
bone
hair
My soil sample is gray. It has small particles. The pieces are held tightly together and it can hold water well. What type of soil do I have?
sand
gravel
silt
clay
Which of the following can move soil very far?
trees
earthworms
wind
sky
Where are fossils MOST LIKELY found?
loose soil
in lakes
in snow
in sedimentary rock
Based on the color, which soil sample looks like it could support the most plant life?
W
X
Y
Z
Which question will help scientists sort rocks based on their hardness?
What color is the rock?
Is the rock smooth?
How heavy is the rock?
Will the rock scratch another rock?
What is an obseversation scientists could NOT make by from this fossil?
the size the dinosaur was
what the dinosaur ate
that the dinosaur walked on 4 feet
the color of the dinosaur
What are the 4 attributes of rocks?
metallic, minerals, rocks, luster
color, texture, hardness, luster
crystals, weight, shape, color
igneous, transformation, minerals, rocks
Which part of a shark is most likely to become a fossil?
the skin
the teeth
the fins
the gills
The picture shows a fossil of an extinct fish and where it was found. What is the BEST explanation for the location of this fossil?
The fish used to live on land.
The fish was eaten by a land animal.
The area used to be very hot.
The area used to be covered by water.
How do scientists know dinosaurs existed?
They read stories about dinosaurs.
They talked a lot about dinosaurs.
They found fossils of dinosaurs.
They watched movies about dinosaurs.
How will these rocks change over time?
The rocks will become sharper and rougher.
The rocks will stay the same.
The rocks will get larger, because of the salt water.
The rocks will get smaller and smoother.
Which rock has MOST LIKELY been in a fast moving river for a long period of time?
Which question can scientists answer just by looking at the two rocks?
Which rock is heavier?
Which rock is harder?
Which rock is smoother?
Which rock has a fossil inside it?
