Taphonomy: Processes of Fossil Formation and Preservation
Description: This quiz covers the processes of fossil formation and preservation, known as Taphonomy. Test your knowledge on how fossils are formed, preserved, and the factors that influence their occurrence. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: paleontology taphonomy fossil formation fossil preservation |
What is the term for the process by which organic remains become fossilized?
What is the primary factor that determines the likelihood of an organism becoming fossilized?
Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil preservation?
What is the term for the process by which organic matter is replaced by minerals, preserving the original structure of the organism?
Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil?
What is the term for the process by which organic matter is converted into a carbon-rich film?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the preservation of an organism as a fossil?
What is the term for the process by which a mold of an organism is formed in sediment, which is later filled with minerals to create a cast?
Which of the following is NOT a type of trace fossil?
What is the term for the process by which organic matter is replaced by silica, preserving the fine details of the organism?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical fossil?
What is the term for the process by which organic matter is replaced by pyrite, preserving the shape and structure of the organism?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the preservation of an organism as a trace fossil?
What is the term for the process by which organic matter is replaced by calcite, preserving the shape and structure of the organism?
Which of the following is NOT a type of body fossil?