Digging Up Those Bones

What dinosaur is the most deadly?

• Stegosaurus

• Allosaurus

• T-Rex

• Brachiosaurus

How long ago was the Jurassic Period

• 150 million years ago

• 95 million years ago

• 120 million years ago

• There is no such thing as the Jurassic Period

Where did our scientists go to see the Allosaurs fossils?

• San Diego, California

• Jensen, Utah

• They went back in time

• Thermopolis, Wyoming

What is something interesting at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center?

• It takes about 7 hours to drive there

• They have real live dinosaurs there

• There is an actual dig site there

• It is the only place where T-Rex has been found

What is a scientist who studies fossils called?

• Paleontologist

• Oceanographer

• Archeologist

• Meteorologist

What kind of stone were the scientist digging through at the dig site?

• sandstone

• coal

• shale

• mudstone

How are sharks and alligators siilar to the Allosaurus?

• Their teeth are super sharp

• They never lose their teeth

• They have rows of sharp teeth

• They are always losiing teeth

How do you beat fossil fatigue?

• water, nap, and jerky

• a cool shower and a good night's sleep

• going for a long walk

• just don't waste your time digging fossils

After over 7 hours of digging, what was found?

• a nest of dinosaur eggs

• an Allosaurus tooth

• a head of a raptor

• a leg bone of a T-Rex

What tools do they use for digging up dinosaur bones?

• pick-ax, shovel, and hoe

• pocket knife, spoons, and fork

• your bare hands, and a wooden spoon

• oyster knife, paint brush, and dust pan