Starter quiz

  • <span class="blank">______</span> tell us about living things that have lived over 10,000 years ago.
    ______ tell us about living things that have lived over 10,000 years ago.
    • 'Fossils ' ✓
  • Which of these things may form a fossil?
    Which of these things may form a fossil?
    • a rock
    • a plant  ✓
    • a human  ✓
    • a brick
    • an animal  ✓
  • Does every living thing that dies become a fossil over time?
    Does every living thing that dies become a fossil over time?
    • Yes, all living things eventually become fossils when they die.
    • No, very few living things eventually become fossils when they die.  ✓
    • No, no living things become fossils when they die.
  • Which of these things would rarely form a fossil because their bodies are too soft and they would decay too quickly?
    • bird
      bird
    • worm
      worm  ✓
    • lizard
      lizard
    • jelly fish
      jelly fish  ✓
  • Which of these things may form an imprint fossil?
    Which of these things may form an imprint fossil?
    • shells  ✓
    • wheels
    • bones  ✓
    • leaves  ✓
    • feathers  ✓
  • Scientists can use models to show how imprint fossils are formed. Put these steps in the right order to create your own imprint fossil model.
    Scientists can use models to show how imprint fossils are formed. Put these steps in the right order to create your own imprint fossil model.
    • 1
      Roll out a piece of clay to make a disc, around 2 cm thick.
    • 2
      Press a leaf firmly into the clay to leave a soft imprint of its shape.
    • 3
      Leave the clay to harden over time.
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