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1. Why do scientists study fossils?

A To learn about the past history of life on Earth B To determine how we can prevent erosion caused by humans C To determine the best way to efficiently farm food D To discover new ways of generating energy

2. Which of the following methods of fossil formation is formed by carbon residue?

A Carbonization B Amber fossil C Freezing D Casts and molds

3. Which of the following methods of fossil formation is formed in dry areas due to a lack of moisture?

A Mummification B Casts and molds C Amber fossil D Carbonization

4. Which of the following methods of fossil formation has occurred in the glaciers of the Arctic?

A Freezing B Amber fossil C Carbonization D Casts and molds

5. Which of the following methods of fossil formation is formed when minerals fill in the space left from a living organism?

A Amber fossil B Casts and molds C Carbonization D Freezing

6. Which of the following methods of fossil formation is formed when an organism is preserved in hardened tree sap?

A Amber fossil B Carbonization C Freezing D Casts and molds

7. Which of the following is an example of a body fossil?

A Impressions B Animal tracks C Cast D Bones

8. Fossils are generally found inside of what type of rocks?

A Metamorphic rocks B Igneous rocks C Meteorites D Sedimentary rocks

9. What type of scientists study fossils?

A Paleontologists B Physicists C Biologists D Chemists

10. What are gastroliths?

A Large dinosaurs who only ate plants B A type of fossil formed when dinosaurs died under water C Rocks swallowed by dinosaurs to help digest food D Fossils formed on the shores of an eroded riverbed

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