Fossils and Paleontology
Description: This quiz covers the fascinating field of Fossils and Paleontology, exploring the evidence of ancient life and the study of prehistoric organisms. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: fossils paleontology prehistoric life geology |
What is the term for the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms?
Which type of fossil preserves the original hard parts of an organism?
What is the process by which organic material is converted into a carbon-rich film?
Which type of fossil is formed when a cavity left by a decayed organism is filled with minerals?
What is the term for a fossil that is formed when minerals fill the cavity of a mold?
Which type of fossil is formed when an organism is preserved in its entirety, often in exceptional detail?
What is the term for the study of ancient life and prehistoric organisms?
Which branch of paleontology focuses on the study of plant fossils?
What is the term for the study of animal fossils?
Which branch of paleontology focuses on the study of microscopic fossils?
What is the term for the study of invertebrate fossils?
Which type of fossil provides evidence of ancient behavior and activities?
What is the term for the study of the distribution of fossils in space and time?
Which branch of paleontology focuses on the study of ancient climates and environments?
What is the term for the study of the processes that lead to the formation and preservation of fossils?