KS3 Earth- Fossil formation

What is a fossil?

• An extinct species
• A living organism
• A type of rock
• A preserved remains of ancient organisms

Which process leads to the formation of fossils?

• Sedimentation
• Evaporation
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration

What type of rock are most fossils found in?

• Volcanic rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Igneous rock
• Sedimentary rock

How are amber fossils formed?

• Tree resin trapping organisms
• Minerals replacing bones
• Freezing in ice
• Burial in mud

What is the term for fossils that show the shape of an organism?

• Cast fossils
• Trace fossils
• Mould fossils
• Body fossils

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil?

• Bone fossil
• Ice fossil
• Amber fossil
• Footprint fossil

What is the main factor in the preservation of fossils?

• Movement of water
• High temperatures
• Exposure to sunlight
• Rapid burial

What is the age of the oldest known fossils?

• 2 billion years
• 1 million years
• 500 million years
• 3.5 billion years

Which type of fossil provides evidence of an organism's behaviour?

• Body fossils
• Mould fossils
• Amber fossils
• Trace fossils

What can fossils tell us about the past?

• Climatic conditions
• Current weather patterns
• Human behaviour
• Modern technology