The Story of a Fossil
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
53
Long ago, a leaf fell into a river. Over time, it sank to the bottom and got covered with layers of mud. After millions of years, the leaf turned into a fossil. Fossils like this help us to know about plants and animals that lived long ago. It's like a snapshot of history!
Question 1
What does the word 'fossil' mean in this context?
A
A type of rock
B
A plant
C
A leaf
D
An animal
E
The remains of a plant or animal that lived long ago
Explanation. In the context, it's mentioned that the leaf turned into a fossil over millions of years which helps us know about plants and animals that lived long ago.
Question 2
What is the main purpose of fossils according to the text?
A
They are used for decoration
B
They are buried treasures
C
They give us information about plants and animals that lived long ago
Explanation. The text mentions that fossils help us to know about plants and animals that lived long ago.
D
They are used in jewelry
E
They keep the ground fertile
Question 3
What happened first, the leaf falling into the river or the leaf turning into a fossil?
A
The leaf turning into a fossil
B
The leaf falling into the river
Explanation. The text mentions that long ago, a leaf fell into a river. This event happened before it sank to the bottom, got covered with mud, and turned into a fossil over time.
C
Both happened at the same time
D
Neither happened
E
The text does not provide this information
Question 4
What covered the leaf after it sank to the bottom of the river?
A
Water
B
Sand
C
Rocks
D
Mud
Explanation. The text mentions that after the leaf sank to the bottom of the river, it got covered with layers of mud.
E
Seaweed
Question 5
Is the statement 'Fossils help us to know about plants and animals that lived long ago' true or false?
A
True
Explanation. The text clearly states that fossils like the leaf help us to know about plants and animals that lived long ago.
B
False
C
The text does not provide this information
D
The text is unclear
E
The text contradicts this statement
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