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