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Dinosaurs and Fossils

Dinosaurs and Fossils

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are fossils and what types of traces can they leave behind?

Back

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past. They can include bones, teeth, shells, and traces such as burrows, coprolites (feces), tracks, trails, nests, or footprints.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the scientists who study fossils?

Back

Paleontologists are scientists who study fossil remains of dinosaurs and other organisms to learn about their history and how they lived.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main categories of dinosaurs based on their diet?

Back

Dinosaurs can be grouped into two main categories based on their diet: plant eaters (herbivores) and meat eaters (carnivores).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What adaptations do plant-eating dinosaurs have?

Back

Plant-eating dinosaurs, or herbivores, have teeth and jaws adapted for grinding and chewing plant material.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What era are we currently in?

Back

We are currently in the Cenozoic era.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the climate during the time of dinosaurs differ from today?

Back

The climate during the time of dinosaurs was much warmer and rainier, which allowed for a large variety of plants to grow.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coprolite?

Back

A coprolite is a type of fossilized feces that provides information about the diet and behavior of ancient organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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