Fossils and Dinosaurs Quiz

Fossils

• Fossils are the remains of ancient plants and animals found in the earth or in rocks.
• Fossils can be small, like the outline of a leaf, or huge, like a dinosaur bone.
• Fossils can be thousands, millions, or billions of years old.
• Paleontologists are scientists who search for and study fossils.

Fossil Hunting

• Fossil hunting involves digging in the earth to find fossils.
• Fossil hunting can be challenging, as the soil can be rocky and tough.
• Special digging tools are used to excavate fossils.

Central Park Fossil Program

• Central Park has a special program for schools that allows students to become paleontologists for the day.
• The program involves setting up a large sandbox with fossils buried inside the soil.
• Students use special digging tools to find fossils, and then discuss their findings.

Types of Fossils

• Fossils of bugs, fish, and small plants can be found.
• Amber fossils can contain entire bugs or other organisms.
• Fossils can provide information about the world thousands, millions, or billions of years ago.

Test your knowledge about fossils and dinosaurs with this quiz. Learn about the different types of fossils and how they are used to study dinosaurs.