Fossils Quiz for Grade 6

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6th Grade
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Timothy Kowalewski
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do fossils help scientists understand the history of the Earth?
Predicting future events
Providing evidence of past life forms
Showing the current behavior of animals
Indicating climate patterns
Answer explanation
Fossils provide evidence of past life forms, allowing scientists to study the types of organisms that existed, their evolution, and how they interacted with their environment, which is crucial for understanding Earth's history.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the process of fossilization?
Organisms are buried, decompose, and leave an impression
Organisms melt and then solidify
Organisms freeze and then thaw
Organisms burn and then cool down
Answer explanation
The correct choice describes fossilization accurately: organisms are buried, decompose over time, and leave behind impressions or traces, which can become fossils. The other options do not represent the fossilization process.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of fossil is formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism?
Mold fossil
Trace fossil
Petrified fossil
Impression fossil
Answer explanation
A petrified fossil forms when minerals replace all or part of an organism, turning it into stone. This process preserves the original structure, unlike mold or impression fossils, which do not involve mineral replacement.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a fossil?
A type of rock
Remains or traces of ancient life
A type of mineral
A type of plant
Answer explanation
A fossil is defined as the remains or traces of ancient life, such as bones, shells, or imprints. This distinguishes it from rocks, minerals, or plants, making the correct choice clear.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in the fossil formation process?
Erosion
Burial
Decomposition
Sedimentation
Answer explanation
The first step in fossil formation is sedimentation, where layers of sediment accumulate over time, covering organic material. This process is crucial as it protects the remains from erosion and decomposition, allowing fossilization to occur.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of fossil?
Igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Mold fossil
Metamorphic rock
Answer explanation
A mold fossil is a type of fossil formed when an organism leaves an impression in sediment, which later hardens. In contrast, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are types of rock, not fossils.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a trace fossil?
A fossil of a complete organism
A fossil that shows evidence of an organism's activity
A fossil made of minerals
A fossil found in igneous rock
Answer explanation
A trace fossil is not a complete organism but rather shows evidence of an organism's activity, such as footprints or burrows, making the second choice the correct answer.
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