Animal Tracks

Tracks are left in snow, soil, mud, or other ground surface

• True

• False

How can hunters and naturalists figure out which animal left a track?

Trace fossils leave evidence of an animal's activity, Which of the following is NOT an example of a trace fossil?

• Nests

• Burrows

• Tracks

• All of these are trace fossils

What is the primary purpose of studying animal tracks in the field of science?

• To identify the species of animals present in an area

• To determine the age of the animal

• To measure the speed of the animal

• To find the animal's diet

Which of the following surfaces is least likely to preserve animal tracks?

• Snow

• Sand

• Rock

• Mud

Animal tracks can provide information about which of the following?

• The animal's speed and direction

• The animal's diet

• The animal's age

• The animal's color

Which scientific method is often used to analyze animal tracks?

• Radiocarbon dating

• DNA sequencing

• Photogrammetry

• Spectroscopy

What can the depth of an animal track indicate?

• The animal's weight

• The animal's speed

• The animal's age

• The animal's diet

In which type of environment are animal tracks most likely to be preserved for long periods?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Grassland

Which of the following is a common challenge when studying animal tracks?

• Tracks being washed away by rain

• Tracks being too deep

• Tracks being too clear

• Tracks being too numerous