Trivia On Fossils: MCQ Quiz!

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Do you know any information on fossils? A fossil is any preserved remains or impression of an organism that was once alive, and what is left is a fossil. Fossils vary in size depending on from where they come. Everything from dinosaurs to trees can leave fossils behind. A fossil typically preserves only a portion of the dead organism, such as bones or teeth. This quiz will solidify your ability to understand fossils.

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1.

Fossils can form when plants and animals are buried in _____________________.
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Leaves
- C.
  
  Mud
2.

Over many years, buried remains turn into ________________.
- A.
  
  Mud
- B.
  
  Rock
- C.
  
  Sand
3.

Fossils can tell us the ____________________ of dinosaurs.
- A.
  
  Names
- B.
  
  Size
- C.
  
  Sounds
4.

A _____________________ is a scientist who studies fossils.
- A.
  
  Paleontologist
- B.
  
  Dinosaurologist
- C.
  
  Fossil
5.

Some scientists think that a meteor caused the dinosaurs to die and become ___________________.
- A.
  
  Fossils
- B.
  
  Alive
- C.
  
  Extinct
6.

We can see how dinosaurs looked by looking at _____________________.
- A.
  
  Paleontologists
- B.
  
  Fossils
- C.
  
  Other animals
7.

Fossils give clues about the past.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Dinosaurs who are plant-eaters have sharp teeth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Animals that are extinct are still alive today.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Scientists do not know for sure what happened to the dinosaurs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False