How Fossils Form — Questions and answers

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What did the cliffs at Lyme Regis reveal after every storm?

Choices

  1. A new page from Earth's deep history ✓
  2. A treasure chest
  3. A hidden cave
  4. A modern city

Answer: A new page from Earth's deep history

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What tools did Mary Anning use for her fossil hunting?

Choices

  1. A sharp eye, strong will, and her dog Tray ✓
  2. Fancy shovels and picks
  3. A map and a compass
  4. A big net and a boat

Answer: A sharp eye, strong will, and her dog Tray

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What did Mary Anning's discoveries prove about animals?

Choices

  1. They could become extinct ✓
  2. They can live forever
  3. They only live in the ocean
  4. They build their own houses

Answer: They could become extinct

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How did Yasmin summarize what a fossil is?

Choices

  1. A copy of ancient life, written in stone ✓
  2. A pretty picture
  3. A type of dinosaur
  4. A very old story book

Answer: A copy of ancient life, written in stone

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