Science (4th) Ch. 6 Lesson 3 - Resources from the Past (vocab & notes)

Question 1

Any evidence of an organism that lived in the past.

Answer 1

fossil

Question 2

Hardened tree sap, yellow to brown color, that can be a source of insect fossils.

Answer 2

amber

Question 3

A fossil formed or shaped within a mold.

Answer 3

cast

Question 4

A fossil made by an impression.

Answer 4

imprint

Question 5

A source of energy made from the remains of ancient, once-living things.

Answer 5

fossil fuel

Question 6

A natural material or source of energy that is useful to people and cannot be replaced easily.

Answer 6

nonrenewable resource

Question 7

A useful material that is replaced quickly in nature.

Answer 7

renewable resource

Question 8

When a plant or animal dies, the soft parts decay quickly or are eaten. Bones, teeth, and shells last longer and therefore are more likely to become ____________.

Answer 8

fossils

Question 9

Wood that is replaced by minerals and turns to stone?

Answer 9

petrified wood

Question 10

Any material found on Earth that can be used by people?

Answer 10

resource

Question 11

Name three fossil fuels?

Answer 11

coal
oil
natural gas

Question 12

Coal, oil & natural gas are examples of ___________.

Answer 12

fossil fuels

Question 13

Fossil fuels are energy sources formed millions of years ago. They form from the remains of __________ & ___________.

Answer 13

plants

animals

Question 14

Fossil fuels are renewable or nonrenewable resources?

Answer 14

nonrenewable resources

Question 15

________________ are expensive to use, pollute the air and form very slowly. They cannot be replaced easily.

Answer 15

Fossil fuels

Question 16

Renewable or nonrenewable resources can be replaced quickly by nature.

Answer 16

renewable resource

Question 17

What are some examples of renewable resources?

Answer 17

wind
sun
water
animals