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Fossils & Soil

Test Prep for Fossils & Soil - 3rd Grade

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What are the imprints or remains of something that lived long ago called? fossils
Most fossils are found in _______ rocks. sedimentary
Paleontologists are scientists who study ________. fossils
Insects can become stuck in tree sap and be preserved for thousands of years. This hardened tree sap is called _______. amber
An animal that was a carnivore, or mostly ate meat, would have _________. sharp teeth
Most plants and some animals do not become fossils because when it dies, it __________. decomposes
The shallow prints or marks left behind by a living organism are called ________. imprints
One organism that was discovered trapped in ice and still had its fur and skis is a ____________. Woolly Mammoth
Empty spaces left behind by fossils are called _______. molds
Scientists could figure out how large an animal was, how fast it moved, and if it traveled in groups or alone by looking at the animal's ________. size and shape
Which soil has the smallest particle size, has a sticky smooth texture and holds water very well? clay
Which soil texture contains a mixture of sand, clay, silt, and humus? loam
Which soil texture has the largest particle, has a rough texture and does not hold water well? sand
Which soil texture has small particles that are not as small as clay and has a sticky texture? silt
In which soil layer will you find insects, worms, and a lot of humus? topsoil
In which soil layer will you find mostly rock particles and very little humus? (This is also where the roots of trees grow down into) subsoil
What is the solid rock under subsoil called? bedrock
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