WorksheetsFossils: Surviving in Changing Environments Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Mason, Daniel, and James went on a field trip to a museum where they saw a variety of fossils. Based on their observations, which statement is best supported by fossil records?
The fossil record shows that life and environmental conditions have changed over time.
The fossil record shows that most organisms that lived in the past are present now.
The fossil record shows that most organisms started out complex and moved to simpler forms.
The fossil record shows that life and environmental conditions have remained the same over time.
While on a hike, Lisa stumbled upon a fossil of a plant that is known to only grow in tropical climates.
What might this fossil indicate?
The area used to have a tropical climate.
The plant adapted to live in different climates.
There is a tropical climate under the ground.
The plant was transported there by an animal.
During a school trip to a natural history museum, Emma, Jack, and Olivia observed a collection of dinosaur fossils. What conclusion can they draw from these fossils?
The fossils demonstrate that life forms and ecosystems have evolved over time.
The fossils indicate that dinosaurs are still present in today's world.
The fossils suggest that dinosaurs were the last creatures to inhabit the Earth.
The fossils prove that life forms have remained constant throughout history.
While digging in his backyard, Alex discovered a fossil of a sea creature.
What might this discovery suggest?
The area was once covered by a sea or ocean.
Sea creatures used to be able to live on land.
There is a sea or ocean beneath Alex's backyard.
The sea creature was lost and died in the wrong habitat.
While exploring a cave, John found a fossil of a creature that is known to live in desert areas.
What might this discovery suggest?
The cave was once a desert.
The creature was lost and died in the cave.
There is a desert beneath the cave.
The creature adapted to live in caves.
During a visit to a local museum, Sarah, Mike, and Lily saw a collection of plant fossils. What conclusion can they draw from these fossils?
The fossils indicate that plants have evolved over time.
The fossils suggest that these plants are still present in today's world.
The fossils prove that plant life has remained constant throughout history.
The fossils demonstrate that these plants were the last to inhabit the Earth.
While on a field trip, Tom discovered a fossil of an animal that is known to live in cold climates.
What might this fossil indicate?
The area used to have a cold climate.
The animal adapted to live in different climates.
There is a cold climate under the ground.
The animal was transported there by another creature.
Sarah is asked to give an example of a plant's adaptation to its environment.
What is her response?
A rose blooms in the spring.
A cactus stores water in its stem to survive in the desert.
A sunflower turns towards the sun.
A tree sheds its leaves in autumn.
John is asked to provide an example of an animal's adaptation to its environment.
What is his response?
A cat chases a mouse for food.
A horse jumps over a fence on command.
A bowerbird decorates its nest to attract a mate.
A groundhog hibernates during the entire winter.
During a visit to a science museum, Sam, Anna, and Ben observed a collection of insect fossils. What conclusion can they draw from these fossils?
The fossils indicate that insects have evolved over time.
The fossils suggest that these insects are still present in today's world.
The fossils prove that insect life has remained constant throughout history.
The fossils demonstrate that these insects were the last to inhabit the Earth.
While on a camping trip, Emily discovered a fossil of a plant that is known to only grow in desert climates.
What might this fossil indicate?
The area used to have a desert climate.
The plant adapted to live in different climates.
There is a desert climate under the ground.
The plant was transported there by an animal.
While exploring a forest, Mark found a fossil of an animal that is known to live in tropical areas.
What might this discovery suggest?
The forest was once a tropical area.
The animal was lost and died in the forest.
There is a tropical area beneath the forest.
The animal adapted to live in forests.
A fossil of a marine creature was discovered in a mountainous area. What does this suggest about the geological history of these mountains?
The mountains were once submerged under the sea.
The mountains were once part of a desert ecosystem.
The mountains were once covered by glaciers.
The mountains were once a dense jungle.
While on a vacation, Jenny found a fossil of a creature that is known to live in arctic areas.
What might this discovery suggest?
The area was once an arctic region.
The creature was lost and died in the wrong habitat.
There is an arctic region beneath the ground.
The creature adapted to live in different climates.
While on a field trip, Susan discovered a fossil of a plant that is known to only grow in arctic climates.
What might this fossil indicate?
The area used to have an arctic climate.
The plant adapted to live in different climates.
There is an arctic climate under the ground.
The plant was transported there by an animal.
Scientists discovered remnants of pine and oak trees in the Mojave Desert in Nevada. They infer that the ancient environment of the Mojave Desert was not the same as it is now.
What can be the probable ancient environment of the Mojave Desert?
It was a grassland.
It was a forest.
It had a large lake.
It had a large river.
Researchers found traces of maple and birch trees in the Sahara Desert. They deduce that the ancient environment of the Sahara Desert was different from its current state.
What could be the likely ancient environment of the Sahara Desert?
It was a savannah.
It was a forest.
It had a vast ocean.
It had a large river.
A geologist discovered marine fossils on a mountain peak.
What does this discovery suggest?
The mountain was once under the sea.
The fossils were carried by birds to the mountain.
The mountain was once a volcano.
The sea level was once as high as the mountain.
During a school trip to the Himalayas, Anika, a young geologist, discovered marine fossils on the peak of Mount Everest.
What does this discovery suggest?
Mount Everest was once under the sea.
The fossils were carried by birds to Mount Everest.
Mount Everest was once a volcano.
The sea level was once as high as Mount Everest.
