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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn what type of rock are fossils found?MetamorphicIgneousSedimentaryPunk
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would be the best to use when gathering information to identify fossils as evidence of past living organisms?TerrariumMicroscopeComputerCollecting Net
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are very helpful when identifying evidence of past living plants EXCEPT-A fossil of a plant from long ago which has now changed to stone.An impression left by a plnt that lived a very long time agoThe remains of the plant replaced with mineralsA rock from the mantle, located deep underneath Earth's surface
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhen examining sedimentary rock layers to better understand the nature of a fossil's environment, which layer is considered to have evidence of the oldest past living organisms?The top layer of rockThe middle layer of rockThe bottom layer of rockAll of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn ancient fossil of a fish is found in a dry area. What does this suggest about how this area used to look?The land was a dense forestThe land was a dry desertThere was once water in the areaThe fossil was moved because there could not have been water there in the past
- 6. Multiple ChoiceStudents are creating models of fossils during science class. Which explains why scientists study fossils?Fossils help predict climate changesFossils help keep species from becoming extinctFossils help understand about past organisms and their environmentFossils help understand what to expect in the future
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen an organism dies and becomes buried in sediment the soft part of the organism decay quickly while hard parts, such as bones, take more time. As water seeps through the sediment and bone, minerals in the water begin to replace the cells in the bone. It eventually turns to stone. This is known as-Cast and Mold fossilizationTrace fossilsUnaltered RemainsMineral fossilization
- 8. Multiple ChoiceCan mineral fossilization occur without the presence of water?No, because the water replaces cells in the bone and is a factor in mineral fossilization.No, because water is the only factor needed in order for an organism to become fossilized.Yes, because as long as the organism is buried, it can become fossilized.Yes, because the water will eventually evaporate.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAfter studying about fossils, a student said, "I want to be a paleontologist when I grow up." Which describes the work of a paleontologist?A paleontologist studies the remains of organisms that have been fossilized.A paleontologist studies cultures of the past.A paleontologist is a park ranger.A paleontologist is a scientist who studies living things.
- 10. Multiple Choice"Most living things that die become fossils." This hypothesis was formulated before learning about fossils. Is it accurate?Yes, because many fossils have been found.Yes, because fossils can be easily formed.No, because certain conditions need to be present in order for fossils to formNo, because no living things that die become fossils.
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