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Trace fossils

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  • Q1
    What are trace fossils?
    Imprints of dinosaur bones
    Marks left by the activity of ancient organisms
    Mineral formations
    Fossils of plant remains
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of a trace fossil?
    Dinosaur footprints
    Ammonite shells
    Mammoth tusks
    Trilobite exoskeletons
    30s
  • Q3
    What information do trace fossils provide?
    Chemical composition of minerals
    Age determination of rocks
    Evidence of ancient animal behavior
    Details on climate change
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the main difference between trace fossils and body fossils?
    Trace fossils are only found in marine environments, while body fossils are found in terrestrial environments
    Trace fossils are evidence of activity, while body fossils are the remains of organisms
    Trace fossils are smaller in size compared to body fossils
    Body fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks, while trace fossils can be found in any type of rock
    30s
  • Q5
    How are trace fossils formed?
    By the preserved evidence of activities or behavior of organisms
    By the accumulation of sediments
    By the fossilization of entire organisms
    By the transformation of organic material into minerals
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is NOT a type of trace fossil?
    Coprolites
    Tracks
    Dinosaur bones
    Burrows
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the study of trace fossils called?
    Ichnology
    Paleontology
    Archaeology
    Geochemistry
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a common type of trace fossil?
    Volcanic ash
    Tree rings
    Coral reefs
    Bite marks
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the significance of trace fossils?
    They provide insights into ancient ecosystems and behaviors of organisms
    They reveal the chemical composition of minerals
    They are used to determine the age of rocks
    They help in dating archaeological sites
    30s

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