Fossil Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What is a trace fossil.
A
It is a fossilization that a living object leaves behind like a footprint, feces etc.
2
Q
What is a body fossil.
A
It is a fossilization of a living object like a plant or animal.
3
Q
Name the reasons why a living object cannot become fossilized.
A
It was never fossilized, it was destroyed or we didn’t find it.
4
Q
What percentage of organisms are fossilized.
A
Less than 10%
5
Q
What are different ways a rock can be fossilized
A
Tar, Amber, ice, sedimentary burial and mineralization.
