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Fossils and evolution
Fossils and evolution
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Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
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Fossils and evolution
Slide 1 - Slide
What are fossils?
A
Petroleum reserves found deep underground
B
Artifacts left behind by ancient civilizations
C
Mineral deposits formed by geological processes
D
Remains or traces of ancient organisms preserved in rock
Slide 2 - Quiz
What is paleontology?
A
The study of human origins and evolution
B
The study of celestial bodies and outer space
C
The study of fossils and prehistoric life
D
The study of ancient languages and scripts
Slide 3 - Quiz
How are fossils formed?
A
By the interaction of cosmic radiation with organic matter
B
Through a process of mineralization and petrification
C
Through rapid decay and decomposition
D
By exposure to extreme heat and pressure
Slide 4 - Quiz
What do fossils help scientists study?
A
Past environments, ecosystems, and evolutionary history
B
Modern human societies and cultures
C
Astronomical phenomena and celestial events
D
Geological processes and tectonic plate movement
Slide 5 - Quiz
What is a fossil?
A
The preserved remains or traces of organisms.
B
A living organism found in the ocean.
C
An ancient artifact created by humans.
D
A type of rock formation.
Slide 6 - Quiz
Which process forms a fossil?
A
The gradual replacement of organic material with minerals.
B
Direct petrification through contact with lava.
C
Submersion in water for an extended period.
D
Exposure to extreme heat and pressure.
Slide 7 - Quiz
What is the study of fossils called?
A
Geology.
B
Archeology.
C
Paleontology.
D
Meteorology.
Slide 8 - Quiz
In which type of rock are most fossils found?
A
Sedimentary rock.
B
Igneous rock.
C
Metamorphic rock.
D
Volcanic rock.
Slide 9 - Quiz
What is the age of a fossil determined by?
A
Counting the layers of rock above it.
B
Observing the size of the fossil.
C
Measuring the fossil's weight.
D
Radioactive dating methods.
Slide 10 - Quiz
Which scientist is credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?
A
Louis Pasteur
B
Gregor Mendel
C
Charles Darwin
D
Isaac Newton
Slide 11 - Quiz
What is the process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioral traits?
A
Circulation
B
Mitosis
C
Photosynthesis
D
Evolution
Slide 12 - Quiz
Which of the following is a major source of evidence for the theory of evolution?
A
Celestial bodies
B
Weather patterns
C
Fossil records
D
Chemical reactions
Slide 13 - Quiz
What is the name of the mechanism proposed by Darwin for evolution?
A
Genetic drift
B
Natural selection
C
Lamarckism
D
Artificial selection
Slide 14 - Quiz
Describe how a fossil is made when a dinosaur died
Slide 15 - Open question