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multiple choice questions

1. what is a fossil?

a. a new kind of rock
b. the remains or trace of something that lived
c. a type of plant that grows near water
d. a drawing made by scientists

1. who studies fossils?

a. astronomer
b. geologist
c. paleontologist
d. archaeologist

1. what is a trace fossil?

a. the bones of a dinosaur
b. a footprint or burrow left by a living thing
c. a type of tree
d. a kind of rock found in rivers

Explanation:

1. Fossils are defined as the remains or traces of something that lived in the past. Option B aligns with this definition.
2. Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils. Option C is correct.
3. Trace fossils are evidence of the activity of organisms, such as footprints or burrows. Option B is the right choice.

Answer:

1. B. The remains or trace of something that lived
2. C. Paleontologist
3. B. A footprint or burrow left by a living thing