Fossils Quiz

What are fossils most commonly found in?

• Igneous Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Volcanic Rocks

What is an ammonite?

• A type of fish

• A prehistoric plant

• A spiral-shaped marine mollusk

• A dinosaur

What are stromatolites?

• Fossilized tree resin

• Layered structures formed by cyanobacteria

• Fossilized dinosaur bones

• Ancient volcanic rocks

Which type of fossil shows evidence of activity, such as footprints or burrows?

• Cast Fossil

• Mold Fossil

• Trace Fossil

• Index Fossil

What is an index fossil used for?

• To identify the diet of ancient creatures

• To date the rock layers in which it is found

• To determine the climate of a region

• To identify the predator of a species

What is the difference between a cast and a mold?

• A cast is a hollow impression, while a mold is a filled replica

• A mold is a hollow impression, while a cast is a filled replica

• Both are the same

• A mold is found in sedimentary rocks, while a cast is not

What does the relative age of a rock indicate?

• The exact age in years

• The age in comparison to other rocks

• The age based on fossil content

• The age based on mineral composition

How is absolute age determined?

• By comparing rock layers

• By examining the fossils within the rock

• By using radiometric dating techniques

• By observing weathering patterns

What does the geologic time scale represent?

• The daily cycle of the Earth

• The history of Earth divided into time periods

• The future prediction of geological events

• The timeline of human evolution

What is the fossil record?

• A collection of all known fossils and their placement in rock formations

• The process of fossilization

• A type of fossilized plant

• A method for dating rocks