Finding Fossils Quiz

What are fossils?

• Traces or impressions of ancient living things

• Modern-day animal remains

• Fossilized food items

• Newly discovered species

Which of the following is NOT needed for the fossil-finding experiment?

• A large dinosaur toy

• Dirt or sand

• A paintbrush

• A small box or container

What is the first step in setting up the fossil-finding experiment?

• Brush the dirt off the toys

• Place the toys in the container and cover them with dirt

• Dig a hole in the backyard

• Paint the toys

What is the role of a paleontologist?

• To build dinosaur models

• To plant trees

• To discover and study fossils

• To study modern animals

Where else can you try the fossil-finding experiment?

• In a library

• In a museum

• In a swimming pool

• In a backyard or park