Unit 5 Lab

What is the fossil record?

• The collection of all living organisms in the world

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The process of creating fossils in a laboratory

• The collection of all known fossils, which are the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past.

What does the fossil record provide evidence for?

• The location of natural resources

• The age of the Earth

• Existence and evolution of past life on Earth

• The history of human civilization

What can fossils tell us about ancient environments?

• Fossils can tell us about the future environments.

• Fossils have no relation to ancient environments.

• Fossils can only provide information about recent environments.

• Fossils can provide information about the ancient environments.

Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

• Amber

• Moon rock

• Plastic bottle

• Dinosaur bone

What is the process of fossilization?

• Fossils are formed when living organisms are mummified.

• Fossils are created by volcanic activity.

• Fossilization occurs when organisms are cryogenically frozen.

• Organic material is replaced with minerals.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil?

• Living organism

• Imprint

• Mineralized remains

• Trace fossil

What can scientists learn from the fossil record?

• The color of the ancient organisms

• Only information about dinosaurs

• All of the above

• The exact age of the fossils

How do scientists use fossils to classify animals?

• By analyzing their DNA and genetic makeup.

• By examining their physical characteristics and comparing them to known species.

• By studying their behavior and habitat.

• By measuring their size and weight.

What is the study of fossils called?

• archaeology

• biology

• geology

• paleontology

Why are fossils important for understanding evolution?

• To serve as decorative items for museums and collectors

• To provide evidence of past life and the changes that have occurred over time, allowing scientists to study the evolution of different species and the relationships between them.

• To prove that evolution is a myth and that species have remained unchanged since their creation

• To provide evidence of future life and the changes that will occur over time