Fossils

In which type of rock are most fossils found?

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• fossils

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What needs to happen FIRST for a fossil to form?

• A plant or animal must be covered by sediment.

• A plant or animal must die and decompose.

• Sediments fill a a mold to form a cast.

• An earthquake shifts the land up.

A ______________________ is a scientist who studies fossils.

• biologist

• chemist

• paleontologist

• astronomer

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Where can the oldest layer of sedimentary rock be found?

• The top layer

• The middle layer

• They are all the same age

• The bottom layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Two examples of fossil fuels are ​ (a)   and (b)   .

• coal
• petroleum
• water
• air
• milk
• sunlight
• vegetable oil

Answer explanation

Coal and petroleum are two examples of fossil fuels.

Two examples of fossil fuels are ​ (a)   and (b)   .

• oil
• natural gas
• sand
• rocks
• corn oil
• syrup
• maple syrup

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NGSS.4-ESS3-1

The layers in the canyon's sedimentary rock were most likely created by ​​ (a)  

• moving water
• volcanic eruptions
• earthquakes
• scorching sun

Answer explanation

Canyon layers are exposed by rivers carving into the rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Which layer is the oldest?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is the youngest?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is younger than layer 4?

• 2

• 1

• 6

• 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4