4th Grade Fossils Review

What do paleontologists look at to determine an animal's eating habits?

• Fossils

• Teeth

• Bones

• Skin

True or False: All fossils come from dinosaurs.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Only some fossils come from dinosaurs

• Fossils are only found in rocks

What is the significance of teeth in fossils?

• Teeth can indicate the diet and eating habits of ancient animals.

• Teeth are used to determine the age of fossils.

• Teeth provide information about the climate of the era.

• Teeth are primarily used for dating the fossils.

Name one type of fossil.

• Bone fossils

• Rock fossils

• Plant fossils

• Water fossils

What is sediment made of?

• Rocks, sand, mud, and other soils.

• Water and air

• Only rocks

• Only sand

What can fossils tell us about the past?

• Fossils provide information about ancient life forms and their environments.

• Fossils are only useful for dating rocks.

• Fossils can predict future climate changes.

• Fossils are remnants of modern animals.

What do you call a scientist that studies fossils?

• Geologist

• Paleontologist

• Archaeologist

• Biologist

What is a fossil?

• A preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A living organism found in modern ecosystems.

• A mineral that is commonly used in jewelry.

What is the difference between a paleontologist and an ecologist?

• A paleontologist studies living organisms, while an ecologist studies fossils.

• A paleontologist studies fossils, while an ecologist studies living organisms and their environments.

• A paleontologist studies the environment, while an ecologist studies ancient life forms.

• A paleontologist studies geological formations, while an ecologist studies climate change.

Why are fossils important to science?

• Fossils help scientists understand evolution and the history of life on Earth.

• Fossils are used to predict future climate changes.

• Fossils provide evidence for the existence of extraterrestrial life.

• Fossils are primarily used for dating rocks and minerals.