6 Questions
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Fossil = Remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago Extinct = A living thing that is no longer found alive anywhere on earth today Paleontologist = A scientist that studies fossils Herbivore = An animal that eats plants
Match the diet types with their corresponding animals:
Carnivore = An animal that eats meat Herbivore = An animal that eats plants Omnivore = An animal that eats both plants and meat
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Microfossil = A small fossil that typically can be studied only with a microscope Herbivore = An animal that eats plants Carnivore = An animal that eats meat Omnivore = An animal that eats both plants and meat
Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago. Extinct refers to a living thing that is no longer found alive anywhere on earth today. A ______ is a scientist that studies fossils.
Paleontologist
A ______ is an animal that eats plants. A carnivore is an animal that eats meat. An ______ is an animal that eats both plants and meat.
Omnivore
A ______ is a small fossil that typically can be studied only with a microscope. It can be a piece of a large plant or animal or small bones of things like lizards and rodents.
Microfossil
Test your knowledge of fossils and prehistoric life with this quiz! Learn about different types of fossils, extinct animals, and the scientists who study them. Challenge yourself to identify herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores in the animal kingdom. Plus, discover the world of microfossils and their fascinating study methods.
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