Fossils
What does this fossil tell me
Fossil Types
Ecosystems
Adaptations
100
Scientists use these to compare properties of organisms alive today with those that lived long ago
Fossils
100
this fossils tells me
a. where this plant lived
b. how big the leaves were
c. the environment it lived in.
d. all of the above
All of the above
100
what type of imprint fossil is this
Cast Fossil
100
True or False
An ecosystem is made up of only LIVING things in an area.
False
100
what do you call abilities/characteristics of animals that help them survive where they live?
adaptations
200
This is an organism that lived long ago. These remains are an example of a....
a. endangered species
b. fossil
c. graveyard
b Fossil
200
This leave was found in the desert. What does that tell me about that area a long time ago? 
It was once covered with trees.
200
What type of imprint fossil is this
Mold Fossil
200
If I remove carnivores from an ecosystem, what could happen?
Overpopulation of preys, overconsumption of grass/plants by overgrazing of prey, disrupt the ecosystem.
200
Two moths live in a jungle. One moth is green and brown, the other is bright white. Which is more likely to survive?
Green and Brown One
300
True or False
Magma can form fossils
False
300
If you found seashells fossilized on the top of a mountain, what does that tell you about that area a long time ago?
It used to be covered by water.
300
These remains are an example of what type of fossil
Amber
300
If people built a dam in a river, how would that affect the fish in the river?
some would die because it would disrupt their migration and they couldn't go past the dam
300
How do adaptations help animals?
They help them survive in their habitat.
400
An animal dies. Which of the following scenarios would most likely cause this animal to become a fossil?
The animal dies on land, and the wind blows away its bones.
The animal remains are immediately buried by sand and soil.
The animal is eaten by another animal.
The animal is burned by a volcanic eruption
The animal remains are immediately buried by sand and soil.
400
What can you tell me about how this organism lived? 
It could swim (fins), probably ate meat (sharp teeth)
400
what type of fossil
Body Fossil
400
If the fish in a river decreased, what would happen to the bears?
they could be harmed because there wouldn't be enough fish to eat for all of the bears.
400
Name one adaptation of a duck that helps it survive
webbed feet, bill, feathers
500
A scientist finds a fossil. It is a clue to what like was like....
a. yesterday
b last week
c. last month
d. a long time ago
a long time ago
500
What can you tell me about where this organism probably lived?
In the water (fins)
500
True or False
Ice can fossilize remains.
True
500
How can people effect habitats?
Pollution, Disrupting ecosystem with manmade devices (dams, windmills, homes, etc.), displace organisms
500
Name an adaptation of a mountain goat that helps it survive
special hooves that protect its feet on steep mountain terrain & allow it to grip side of mtn, strong back legs for leaping, double coat for warmth, camouflage fur.