Fossils: A Journey into the Past

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
Mel Rose
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three main types of fossils?
Mold fossils, cast fossils, and trace fossils
Dinosaur fossils, plant fossils, and insect fossils
Rock fossils, mineral fossils, and crystal fossils
Imprint fossils, petrified fossils, and sedimentary fossils
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the process of fossil formation.
Fossil formation occurs when an organism turns into a rock over time.
Fossil formation happens when an organism decomposes completely and disappears.
Fossil formation is the result of organisms being frozen in ice.
Fossil formation occurs when an organism is buried in sediment and the organic materials are replaced by minerals over time.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are fossils important in understanding Earth's history?
Fossils only represent recent life forms and have no relevance to Earth's history.
Fossils are just random rocks and have no connection to past life forms or environmental conditions.
Fossils are useless and do not provide any valuable information about Earth's history.
Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and environmental conditions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name one famous fossil discovery and describe its significance.
The discovery of the Lucy fossil, an early human ancestor, was significant in understanding human evolution.
The discovery of the Triceratops fossil, a flying reptile, was significant in understanding avian evolution.
The discovery of the Stegosaurus fossil, a marine reptile, was significant in understanding oceanic evolution.
The discovery of the T-Rex fossil, a small herbivorous dinosaur, was significant in understanding plant evolution.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are fossils dated?
Carbon dating, dendrochronology, and varve analysis
Relative dating, isochron dating, and uranium-lead dating
Index fossils, cross-cutting relationships, and original horizontality
Radiometric dating, stratigraphy, and biostratigraphy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the different ways fossils can be preserved?
Dissolving and evaporating
Burning and charring
Mineralization, carbonization, molds and casts, preservation in amber or ice
Freezing and thawing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a mold and a cast fossil?
Mold fossils are found in marine environments, while cast fossils are found in desert environments.
Mold fossils are formed from volcanic ash, while cast fossils are formed from sedimentary rock.
Mold fossils are made of minerals, while cast fossils are made of organic material.
Mold fossils are impressions of the organism, while cast fossils are formed when the mold is filled with minerals or sediment.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how amber preserves fossils.
Amber preserves fossils by attracting large animals to get trapped inside
Amber preserves fossils by dissolving them over time
Amber preserves fossils by trapping small organisms and preserving them over time.
Amber preserves fossils by exposing them to air and sunlight
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the importance of the Burgess Shale fossil site.
It contains a diverse range of well-preserved fossils from the Cambrian period, providing valuable insights into early animal life.
It is a place for studying plant fossils
It is a site for studying modern animal behavior
It is a location for finding dinosaur fossils
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