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Science worksheet with comprehension questions about fossils, paleontology, and fossil formation.
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Fossils Comprehension Questions

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This printable science worksheet provides eight comprehension and short-answer questions on fossils and paleontology. Students answer questions about what paleontologists study, fossil formation, the history of fossil research, and specific fossils like ammonites and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Pairs well with informational reading or as a follow-up activity after a lesson on fossils and earth science.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Geology
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated September 2025

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