Fossils Preserved in Amber

This type of scientist finds, preserves, and interprets fossils remains.

• paleontologist
• geologist
• anthropologist

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Fossil resin is also known as

• diamonds
• amber
• tar
• ice

These fossils are distinguishable from other fossils because they are easily recognizable, wide spread, very common, and lived during a short span of time

• trace fossils

• index fossils

• trilobites

• dinosaurs

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Most fossils are found in __________ rock layers

• metamorphic
• sedimentary
• igneous

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What type of fossil is pictured? 

• cast
• trace fossil
• petrified wood

• fool's gold

This is produced when sediments fill in a cavity made when an object decayed

• mold
• cast
•  index fossil

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What is the name of this kind of fossil?

• Amber Fossil 
• Exoskeleton fossil
• Trace Fossil
• Petrification Fossil

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Based on the Law of Superposition, which layer of rock is the oldest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which type of fossil is an empty imprint in a rock?

• cast 
• mold
• petrification

• permineralization

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Where can the youngest layer of rock be found?

• The top layer
• The middle layer
• They are all the same age
• The bottom layer

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