What are Fossils? - Test
  • 1. Which of the following is a trace fossil?
A) Shells.
B) Leaves.
C) Bone fragments.
D) Footprints.
  • 2. Where are fossils commonly found?
A) Sedimentary rock.
B) Igneous rock.
C) Granite.
D) Metamorphic rock.
  • 3. What can fossils tell us?
A) Current weather patterns.
B) Human behavior.
C) History of life on Earth.
D) Future technology.
  • 4. What is a common example of a body fossil?
A) A leaf print.
B) A footprint.
C) A dinosaur bone.
D) A root imprint.
  • 5. Which era is known for dinosaurs?
A) Mesozoic era.
B) Paleozoic era.
C) Proterozoic era.
D) Cenozoic era.
  • 6. Which of the following methods is used to date fossils?
A) Radiometric dating.
B) Magnetic dating.
C) Color dating.
D) Thermal dating.
  • 7. What is the importance of fossils in science?
A) Producing electricity.
B) Creating medicines.
C) Predicting earthquakes.
D) Understanding evolution.
  • 8. What is the study of fossils called?
A) Paleontology.
B) Geology.
C) Biology.
D) Archaeology.
  • 9. What is a fossil fuel?
A) Modern energy sources.
B) Renewable energy.
C) Energy resources from ancient organisms.
D) Nuclear energy.
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