Fossils and Paleontology Quiz

What does the term "Preserved" mean?

• When something is saved and protected from time.

• When something is lost forever.

• When something is created new.

• When something is ignored.

What is "Extinction"?

• When an organism no longer exists anywhere on Planet Earth.

• When an organism is found everywhere.

• When an organism is newly discovered.

• When an organism is growing rapidly.

Who is a "Paleontologist"?

• A scientist that studies natural remains from the past.

• A scientist that studies stars and planets.

• A scientist that studies plants and trees.

• A scientist that studies weather patterns.

What does "Scientific Inference" involve?

• Making observations and drawing conclusions about the natural world.

• Making guesses without any evidence.

• Ignoring facts and evidence.

• Drawing pictures of animals.

What are "Remains"?

• What is left behind when an organism dies.

• What is created when an organism is born.

• What is found in the ocean.

• What is used to build houses.

What is an "Ancient Organism"?

• An organism that is incredibly old.

• An organism that is very young.

• An organism that is very small.

• An organism that is very fast.

What is "Evolution"?

• The changes in an organism over time in response to their environment.

• The process of an organism staying the same forever.

• The sudden disappearance of an organism.

• The creation of a new planet.