Fossils in Alberta

How are fossils 'remains of the past'?

• They tell us what life was like 10 years ago

• They tell us what life will be like next year

• They give us hints about what Alberta was like a long time ago

Why do we find fossils in Alberta?

• Because the movie 'Jurassic park' was filmed here

• Because the land is perfect for finding fossils due to the hot and dry grasslands

• Because the ocean protected them

• Because of the museums

Which part of Alberta has most of the fossils?

• The badlands

• The goodlands

• The Boreal forest

• The north

What is the name of the huge, meat-eating dinosaur fossil that Joseph Tyrell found?

• T. rex

• Edmontonsaurus

• Albertosaurus

• Chasmosaurus

True or False: Alberta has a law to protect its fossil heritage

• True

• False

What are fossil fuels?

• Oil, coal and gas that is shipped here from other countries

• Oil, coal, and gas that come from the remains of ancient plants and animals

• Fuels that help fossils

Scientist who study fossils are called__________.

• Optometrists

• Fossilologists

• Paleogeeks

• Paleontologist

Why was Dinosaur provincial park created?

• To keep people from taking fossils from Alberta

• To brag about all our fossils in Alberta

• To make money off visitors

• To keep all our resources in one spot