Intro to Fossils Quiz

Scientists group fossils into two groups, ____ and ____

• Body Fossils

• Trace Fossils

• Hard Fossils

• Soft Fossils

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This fossil shows "trails" left by ancient worms in mud. What type of fossil would this be?

• Trace Fossil

• Body Fossil

• None of these

This fossil shows the bones of an ancient sauropod dinosaur. What type of fossil is this?

• Trace Fossil

• Body Fossil

• None of these

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Which of the following is true about fossilization?

• Most creatures do NOT become fossils

• Most creatures DO become fossils

• Most creatures become fossils, but they are hard to find

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Creatures with mostly "soft" parts (jellyfish, worms) _____

• Do NOT fossilize easily

• Fossilize very often and are common

• Always become fossils

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Creatures who are likely to fossilize _____ (choose ALL that are true)

• have hard parts

• are buried quickly

• lived on land

• were very large

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Which of the following events would be likely to create fossils?

• Mudslides

• Sandstorms

• Volcanic Ash

• Rain

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