Dinosaurs Before Dark Vocab

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What is a sudden, panicked rush of many animals called?

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stampede

Front

What are green plants with no flowers and feather-shaped leaves?

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fern

Front

What is a very brief or short period of time?

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moment

Front

What is it called when someone is breathing in quick, short breaths?

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panting

Front

What is a piece of jewelry in the shape of a medal that hangs on a chain around the neck?

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medallion

Front

What do you call a large, extinct reptile that lived during the Mesozoic era?

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dinosaur

Front

What is the term for the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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photosynthesis

Front

What is the name of the period in Earth's history when dinosaurs roamed the planet?

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Mesozoic era

Front

What is the term for a scientist who studies fossils and ancient life?

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paleontologist

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What is the name of the large landmass that existed millions of years ago, before continents drifted apart?

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Pangaea