Fossil Basics
Q: What are fossils?
A: Preserved remains of plants and animals that lived a long time ago.
Q: In which century did Mary Anning discover fossils?
19th century
Q: What is the first step in the fossilisation process?
A creature dies
Q: True or False: Older fossils are always smaller than newer fossils.
False
Q: Which part of a plant is often found as a fossil?
Leaves
Q: Who is known for discovering many important marine fossils in the 1800s?
Mary Anning
Q: What happens to the soft parts of an organism during fossilisation?
A: They break down and decay.
Q: True or False: Fossils can be found in rocks of all ages.
True
In what material are most fossils found?
Rock
What type of fossils did Mary Anning specialise in?
Reptiles
What are the bones and teeth buried under?
Sediment
Fossils form over Thousands/millions of Years
True
Can a tooth be fossilised?
Yes
How old was Mary Anning when she first discovered fossils?
12 years old
Water seeps into the rock, causing bones to break down and be replaced by ___________ in the water?
Minderals
Fossils are only animals
False