Question

which statements about fossils are true? check all that apply.
they give clues about earths climate in the ancient past.
only animals can become fossils.
fossils show what earth was like millions of years ago.
fossils can be found in ice.
the best fossils are preserved in tar.

Explanation:

• Fossils provide information about past climates. For example, certain plant fossils can indicate a warm - wet climate.
• Fossils are not only from animals. Plants can also form fossils (so the statement “Only animals can become fossils” is false).
• Fossils are remnants of past life and geological processes, showing Earth's past state.
• Fossils can be found in ice. For instance, mammoth fossils have been found in ice.
• While fossils can be preserved in tar (like the La Brea Tar Pits), it's not accurate to say “the best fossils are preserved in tar” as different preservation methods (like in sedimentary rock, amber) also yield excellent fossils.

Answer:

They give clues about Earth’s climate in the ancient past.
Fossils show what Earth was like millions of years ago.
Fossils can be found in ice.