Rock Strata/Fossil Test

Front

Most of the rock exposed on the Earth’s surface are sedimentary rocks. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Rock layers are called __________.

Back

strata

Front

A species of animals that once lived on Earth but which no longer exists is called __________.

Back

Extinct

Front

What is rock strata?

Back

stacked up layers of sedimentary rock

Front

A person that studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric times by investigating fossils is known as a __________.

Back

Paleontologist

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the process called when sediment turns into rock?

Back

Lithification

Front

What do we call the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms?

Back

Fossils

Front

Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the study of fossils?

Back

Paleontology