10 Questions
Which process usually happens first in the formation of fossils?
The buried skeleton or full body is exposed to high pressures and temperatures
What are the chances of an organism becoming a fossil?
Very small
What happens to the buried skeleton or full body over time?
It decomposes or is broken down by scavengers
How are the compounds in the bones of the animal replaced during fossilization?
They are replaced by molecules of silica or carbonate
How might a fossil be discovered by a palaeontologist?
By erosion
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Grade 10 Teacher's Guide?
Advice on how to introduce concepts and scaffold learning for every topic
Where can you find information on how to pace-set and complete all the work for the year on time?
Page 38
What is included in the Teacher's Guide to assist with teaching and assessment?
A CD filled with resources
Which page of the Teacher's Guide provides an example of how to introduce concepts and scaffold learning?
Page 39
What is the purpose of providing all the answers in the Teacher's Guide?
To save time for the teacher
Test your knowledge on the fascinating process of fossil formation in sedimentary rock. Learn about the stages involved, from the initial burial to the exposure to high pressures and temperatures.
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