Fossils - I Wonder ...

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Woolly mammoths went extinct about __ years ago.

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To recreate extinct species, scientists would need to find their __ in fossils.

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DNA breaks down __ after an organism dies.

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Dinosaurs went extinct approximately __ million years ago.

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What is the main challenge in bringing extinct species back to life?

• Lack of technology

• Finding intact DNA

• Legal restrictions

• Ethical concerns

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If scientists found complete dinosaur DNA, what would be the next step in bringing them back?

• Cloning the dinosaur directly

• Growing the dinosaur in a lab

• Legal restrictionsImplanting the DNA into a related species' embryo

• Studying the DNA without attempting to recreate the dinosaur

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Why are most scientists doubtful about the possibility of restoring woolly mammoths?

• Lack of interest in the project

• Insufficient funding

• Incomplete DNA samples

• Fear of woolly mammoths

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The branch of science that focuses on studying fossils is called __.

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__ study fossils to help understand Earth's history.

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__ examine fossils to gain insights into the process of evolution.