Let's solve this
Fossils Vocabulary Practice worksheet step by step.
We are given a list of 8 vocabulary words on the left and 8 definitions (labeled A–H) on the right. Our task is to
match each word with its correct definition by writing the number of the word next to the appropriate letter.
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Step 1: Understand Each Term
Let’s go through each vocabulary word and find its matching definition.
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1. Amber
- This is hardened tree sap that can trap insects or other small organisms.
- Matches with:
G. Hardened tree sap ✔
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2. Fossil
- A fossil is the preserved remains, impression, or trace of an organism from the past.
- Matches with:
F. Imprint or remains of something that lived long ago ✔
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3. Paleontologist
- A scientist who studies fossils.
- Matches with:
C. Scientist who study fossils ✔
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4. Mold
- A mold is an empty space in rock where an organism once was, formed when the original material decayed.
- Matches with:
E. Empty space in rock where something once was ✔
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5. Extinct
- When a plant or animal no longer exists anywhere on Earth.
- Matches with:
D. When a plant or mineral no longer exists ✔
(Note: Although "mineral" is a bit off—extinction applies to species, not minerals—but in context, it likely means "organism.")
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6. Organism
- Any living thing.
- Matches with:
H. Any living thing ✔
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7. Cast
- A cast forms when minerals fill a mold, creating a replica of the original organism.
- Matches with:
B. Fossils made inside a mold when minerals seep in ✔
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8. Imprint
- An imprint is a shallow mark or print left in rock, like footprints or leaf impressions.
- Matches with:
A. Shallow print or mark in solid rock ✔
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Final Answers:
Now, let's write the
number of the word next to each definition:
```
A Shallow print or mark in solid rock — 8
B Fossils made inside a mold when minerals seep in — 7
C Scientist who study fossils — 3
D When a plant or mineral no longer exists — 5
E Empty space in rock where something once was — 4
F Imprint or remains of something that lived long ago — 2
G Hardened tree sap — 1
H Any living thing — 6
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✔ Final Answer Key:
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A → 8
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B → 7
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C → 3
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D → 5
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E → 4
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F → 2
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G → 1
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H → 6
This completes the vocabulary matching exercise!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fossil worksheet 4th grade.
