WorksheetsSedimentary Rock, Fossil Fuels, and Fossils
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
In 1970, fossil remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex were found in Big Bend National Park. The Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils included part of an upper jaw and some very sharp teeth. Which conclusion is best supported by the discovery of these fossils?
The Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils were carried to Big Bend by a river.
The Tyrannosaurs Rex became extinct because Big Bend was uninhabitable.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex ate animals that were living in Big Bend.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex ate plants that were native to Big Bend.
Which of the following would be the best to use when gathering information to identify fossils as evidence of past living organisms?
Terrarium
Microscope
Computer
Collecting Net
Fossils are found in which of the following?
Sea shells
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
All of the following are very helpful when identifying evidence of past living plants EXCEPT -
a fossil of a plant from long ago which has now changed to stone
an impression left by a plant that lived a very long time ago
the remains of the plant replaced with minerals
a rock from the mantle, located deep underneath the Earth's surface
Students are creating models of fossils during science class. Which explains why scientists study fossils?
Fossils help predict climate changes.
Fossils help keep species from becoming extinct.
Fossils help understand about past organisms and their environments.
Fossils help understand what to expect in the future.
An ancient fossil of a fish was found in a dry area. What does this suggest about how this area used to look?
The land was a dense forest.
The land was a dry desert.
There was once water in the area.
The fossil was moved because there could not have been water there in the past.
When examining sedimentary rock layers to better understand the nature of a fossil's environment, which layer is considered to have evidence of the oldest past living organisms?
The top layer of rock
The middle layer of rock
The bottom layer of rock
The layer with topsoil
After studying about fossils, a student said, "I want to be a paleontologist when I grow up." Which describes the work of a paleontologist?
A paleontologist studies the remains of organisms which have been fossilized.
A paleontologist studies cultures of the past.
A paleontologist is a park ranger.
A paleontologist is a scientist who studies living things.
After studying fossils, a student made the following conclusion, "Fossils help us unerstand past environments." Was the student's conclusion valid?
Yes, because fossils are remains of plants and animals of the past.
Yes, because fossils can no longer be formed.
No, because fossils do not give us a clue about past environments.
No, because fossils can no longer be found.
"Most living things that die become fossils." This hypothesis was formulated before learning about fossils. Is it accurate?
Yes, because many fossils have been found.
Yes, because fossils can be easily formed.
No, because certain conditions need to be present in order for fossils to form.
No, because no living things that die become fossils.
Fossil remains of the Stegosaurus have been found in:
- Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado
-Southern India
-Western Europe
-China
-Southern Africa
Which conclusion can be made based on the locations of these fossils?
The locations of these fossil findings once had very similar climates.
The Stegosaurus did not have a long life span.
The Stegosaurus was a plant-eating dinosaur.
The locations of these fossil findings once were under water.
The rock on Grand Canyon National Park is formed from layers of sand, minerals, and shells. Which type of rock is present at Grand Canyon National Park?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Lava
Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments of weathered material that have been eroded and then deposited in layers. This process requires -
temperature and time
deposition and melting
collection and transportation
time and pressure
Students are learning about the formation of fossil fuels. They decide to construct a representation of how pressure and time cause organisms to turn into oil. They physical representation the students constructed is called a -
model
clone
design
structure
A group of students explored the steps required for sedimentation of rocks. They recorded the results of the process in the table below.
Layering
Transporting
Compacting
Fragmenting
Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are all fossil fuel. Fossil fuels originated from -
buried, dead organism changed by heat and pressure
heat preserved within the Earth's crust
decayed rocks from within the Earth's crust
plants that survived the Earth's changes
A river deposits layers of minerals and other rocks at its mouth. Over time, what kind of rock is formed by the deposits?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Lava
Which processes are required for the formation of sedimentary rock?
Boiling and pressure
Deposition and compaction
Weathering and melting
Pressure and cooling
Which is NOT a factor in the formation of fossil fuels?
Time
Heat
Melting
Pressure
All of these are examples of fossil fuels EXCEPT -
coal
petroleum
corn oil
natural gas
What do the processes of the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels have in common?
Sedimentary rocks are the only type of rock where fossils are found which produce energy.
Sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels are mixed with fossils to provide energy.
Fossil fuels and sedimentary rocks are burned to release energy.
Sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels are both formed over a long period of time with high pressure.
Many of our daily routines rely on the use of nonrenewable resources. Because there is only a limited supply available, conserving these resources is very important. What is another important reason to conserve these limited supplies?
To learn how to function when the supplies run out
To create more nonrenewable resources
To harm the environment and cause drastic changes
To increase the cost of resources
All of the following are advantages for using renewable resources EXCEPT -
they can be replenished in a short period of time
they can be used repeatedly without decreasing the supply
they reduce the demand of fossil fuels
they have a positive impact on our environment and our lives
Why are coal, oil, and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources?
There is a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.
There is not a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.
There is a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.
There is not a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.
