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WorksheetsL2 Fossils Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Scientists study fossils to find out more about...
Changes in Earth's land
Changes in Earth's environment
Changes in living organisms that exist on Earth
All of the above
Which layer contains fossils of the oldest organisms? Explain your answer.
Layer A because it has the weirdest creature
Layer D because it's on the top
Layer A because it's on the bottom
Layer D because dinosaurs are old
Which can you conclude about a fossil that appears in many rock layers?
The organism lived for a LONG period of time.
The organism lived for a SHORT period of time.
Which would have a better chance of becoming a fossil?
A fish that dies and settles to the ocean floor
A mouse that dies on the ground in the forest
What is the most common type of rock that fossils are buried in?
sandstone
granite
coal
sedimentary
The picture below is a fossil of a tooth that may be from a sea creature known as the megalodon.
The megalodon is probably related to the
penguin
seal
shark
Which type of rock is formed from particles (or sediments) in the environment that settle to form layers.
Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Which statement best states how fossils are formed?
fossils are formed when organisms die underground
fossils are formed when bones are left on the ground
fossils are formed when animals die and their remains are covered with sediment
fossils are formed when animals are eaten by other animals.
Most earthquakes and volcanoes are found on the edge of continents.
true
false
