Fossils Exploration
A Grade 4 science worksheet to explore the world of fossils, how they form, and what they tell us about Earth's past.
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Fossils Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What is a fossil?
A type of rock
The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms
A living dinosaur
A shiny mineral
2. Which type of rock are most fossils found in?
Igneous rock
Metamorphic rock
Sedimentary rock
All of the above
3. The process by which dead organisms are turned into fossils is called .
4. Scientists who study fossils are called .
5. Fossils can tell us about the types of plants and animals that lived on Earth millions of years .
6. All dead organisms become fossils.
True
False
7. Dinosaur bones are a common type of fossil.
True
False
Look at the image of the dinosaur fossil below.
8. Describe one way a fossil can form.
9. Why are fossils important for understanding Earth's history?
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