Think Like a Geologist

Now it is your turn. Find some rocks and look at them. Write down what you see.

Photograph of a grey rock with bands of white running through it Photograph of a smooth, round, black rock Photograph of a round, rough rock made up of several colors
Geologists look at fossils frozen in rock.

Geologists look at fossils frozen in rock.

Before You Move On

  • 1. Details What is a fossil?

  • 2. Draw Conclusions Are fossils old or young? How do you know?