Forming Fossils

Fossils are made when an organism ___ after it dies.

• Is eaten by other animals

• Decomposes

• Teleports

The science word for "break down" is ____.

• Produce

• Consume

• Decompose

When we look at fossils, we can learn about ____.

• Habitats only

• Organisms only

• Organisms and Habitats

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When we look at fossils, we _____ about the organism and its habitat.

• Need to make inferences

• Learn everything we need to know

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When most organisms die, ___.

• They become fossils

• They do not become fossils.

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Where do organisms turn into fossils?

• In the treetops

• On the ground's surface

• Buried underground

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When fossils are formed,

the soft parts of an organism, like the skin and organs, will (a)   ,

while the hard parts, like bones and teeth, will ​ (b)   .

• Get eaten by vultures

• Turn into rock
• Decompose

Which part of an organism is most likely to decompose?

• Teeth

• Bones

• Organs

Which parts of an organism are most likely to turn into rock?

• Skin and Hair

• Bones and Teeth

• Heart and Lungs

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How long does it take for an organism to form a fossil?

• Ten to One Hundred Years

• Thousands to Millions of Years

• Billions or Trillions of Years