8 Questions
Which type of animal fossils can give us clues about the kind of environment a layer of Earth had long ago?
Fossils of extinct animals
What happens to the soft parts of an animal over time?
They decompose or break down
How do scientists determine the diet of extinct animals?
By analyzing their teeth
What can the size and shape of a skull help scientists determine?
The size of an animal
What can dinosaur footprints tell us about dinosaurs?
Their speed
Which type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals over millions of years?
Sedimentary rock
What is the process called when minerals replace the remains of an organism, creating a fossil?
Petrification
What can scientists learn about the past environment from studying fossilized pollen grains?
The kind of environment a layer of Earth had long ago
Test your knowledge of paleontology and fossil analysis in this quiz! Learn how paleontologists use animal fossils to understand past environments and the age of different layers of the Earth. Explore the process of fossilization and discover the fascinating world of ancient life.
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