Fossils and Geological Time Quiz

What are fossils?

• Minerals found in caves

• Rocks formed from lava

• Living plants and animals

• Preserved remains of plants and animals

What is the most common method of fossilization?

• Compression

• Petrification

• Moulds and casts

• Preserved remains

What does the word 'fossil' mean in Latin?

• Unearthed

• Ancient

• Stone

• Buried

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil preservation?

• Compression

• Evaporation

• Moulds and casts

• Petrification

What can fossils teach us about?

• The weather next week

• The future of technology

• The history of life on Earth

• The best places to find gold

Which type of fossil is formed by high-pressure forces?

• Preserved remains

• Compression

• Petrification

• Moulds and casts

What are 'trace fossils'?

• Fossils found in amber

• Fossils of plants

• Evidence left by organisms in sediment

• Fossils of bones and teeth

Which environment is most favorable for fossil preservation?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Rocky mountaintops

• Marine environments

What is an example of a preserved remain?

• A fossilized leaf

• A petrified tree

• A fly in amber

• A mould of a snail

What is the process called when minerals replace organic material in fossils?

• Permineralisation

• Moulding

• Compression

• Casting