Vocabulary Fossils Quiz

What does the word "fossil" primarily refer to?

• A type of rock

• Remains or impressions of ancient organisms preserved in rock

• A method of dating artifacts

• A rare gemstone

Which term describes the study of fossils?

• Geology

• Paleontology

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

What is the process called that turns organic material into stone?

• Calcification

• Petrification

• Sedimentation

• Crystallization

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil?

• Trace fossil

• Mold fossil

• Cast fossil

• Synthetic fossil

What term is used for the preserved remains of an organism's activity?

• Trace fossil

• Body fossil

• Mineral fossil

• Organic fossil

What does the term "amber" refer to in paleontology?

• A type of sedimentary rock

• Fossilized tree sap

• A method for dating fossils

• A rare mineral found near fossils

Which of the following best describes a "mold fossil"?

• A fossil formed when an organism is compressed into rock

• A cavity in rock where a plant or animal was buried

• A replica of an organism created from mineral deposits

• A fossil made from hardened lava

What does Evolution mean?

• Evolution is a myth
• No change in species over time
• Gradual development and change over time
• Sudden appearance of new species

What does it mean if something is extinct?

• Never existed in the first place
• Currently thriving and multiplying
• No longer exist or be alive
• Only found in one specific location

Which of the following is a method used to date fossils?

• Carbon dating

• Optical resonance

• Sound wave analysis

• Chemical synthesis