Vocabulary
Types of Fossils
Learning from Fossils
Formation of fossils
100
The hardened remains of an organism from long ago are called _________.
fossils
100
An _______ is a print of an organism from long ago.
Imprint
100
Fossils usually form in what type of rock?
Sedimentary Rock
200
A scientist who studies fossils is called a __________.
Paleontologist
200
A _______ is the shape of a once living thing left in sediment when the rock formed.
mold
200
We can learn what an organism ate by examining its ________.
teeth
200
Which of these fossils is a trace fossil? a) a petrified tree b) a dinosaur bone c) an insect trapped in sap d) a dinosar footprint
d) a dinosaur footprint
300
Dinosaurs no longer exsist because they are ___________.
extinct
300
__________ fossils are uncommon because the soft parts are easily destroyed.
Plant
300
What can you learn from a animal tracks? a)size of the animal b)name of the animal c) what the animal ate d)color of the animal
a) size of the animal
300
A ________ fossil forms when mud or minerals fill an opening left after an animal decays.
cast
400
True or False: Petrified wood is a fossil that has turned to stone.
True
400
Taking a walk in the sand at the beach which leaves your footprints is like which type of fossil? a) amber b) trace c) cast d) mold
b) trace
400
How did scientist learn that southern Georgia was once under water?
Whale and shark teeth fossils were found in south Georgia.
400
An __________ fossil is a fossil formed from tree sap. a) trace b) tar c) amber d) mold
c) amber
500
Define excavate. Hint: We used this term during the Cookie Dig Lab.
Excavate means to dig or remove carefully.
500
What is the difference between a mold fossil and a cast fossil? a) A mold fossil is larger. b) A cast fossil is filled with mud which hardens. c) A mold fossil is filled with mud wich hardens. d) There is not a difference between the two fossils.
b) A cast fossil is filled with mud which hardens.
500
Why might two different types of fossils be found together?
Scientist can conclude that they lived during the same time period.
500
What would be a good material to use to fill a cast fossil? a)water b)paint c)glue d)sand
c) glue
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