Paleontology Terms Quiz
1 / 15Journey through the vocabulary of paleontology, from fossils and dinosaurs to ancient ecosystems and geological time periods.
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What is a 'fossil'?
About Paleontology Terms Quiz
Paleontology Terms Quiz is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Journey through the vocabulary of paleontology, from fossils and dinosaurs to ancient ecosystems and geological time periods. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What is a 'fossil'?
Answer: The preserved remains or traces of organisms from a past geological age
2. What does 'Mesozoic' refer to?
Answer: The geological era known as the 'Age of Reptiles,' spanning roughly 252 to 66 million years ago
3. What is 'amber' valued for in paleontology?
Answer: Its ability to preserve ancient organisms like insects in fossilized tree resin
4. What does 'extinction' mean?
Answer: The complete disappearance of a species from Earth
5. What is 'stratigraphy'?
Answer: The study of rock layers and their arrangement to understand geological history
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Paleontology Terms Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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