Form 14: Fossils and Earth History

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Which text structure is used in a text describing fossil formation over millions of years?

2. MultiChoice

   How does a caption below a photo of a trilobite fossil aid comprehension?

3. MultiChoice

   Which section heading fits a paragraph explaining burial in sediment and mineralization?

4. MultiChoice

   Which sentence demonstrates a chronological sequence text structure?

5. MultiChoice

   Where should a reader look to find how older rock layers lie below younger ones?

6. MultiChoice

   Which visual illustration best reinforces the concept of rock layer age?

7. MultiChoice

   Which transition phrase signals time progression in fossil formation?

8. MultiChoice

   Why is a caption included under an image of an insect preserved in amber?

9. MultiChoice

   How do subheadings help readers organize information about Earth's history?

10. MultiChoice

    Why is the word 'paleontologist' bolded in the passage?

11. MultiChoice

    Which transition word indicates a step far in the future during fossilization?

12. MultiChoice

    How do labels on a geological timeline diagram assist students?