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