Darwin's Delights Week 3 Review - BA

What is a fossil?

• Animal bones

• Preserved remains of a living organism (plants, animals or insects)

• Shells and stones collected from the beach in the past

Fossils help us to learn about the...

• Prehistoric era

• 1800s

• Vikings

The scientists who study fossils are called:

• Palaeontologists

• Archaeologists

• Botanists

• Naturalists

What is the definition of an 'endangered species'?

• At risk of becoming extinct

• In danger from predators

• There are none left on Earth.

Which of these species is endangered?

• Camel

• Dog

• Polar bear

• Seagull

Why are rhinos at risk of becoming extinct?

• They don't like the sun.

• They are eaten by other animals.

• They have thick skin.

• They are hunted for their horns.

In French, 'une maison' means a .......

'By the sea' in French is:

• A la compagne

• A la montagne

• Au bord de la mer

• En ville

What is this famous fossil hunter's name?

• Fairy Granning

• Mary Anning

• Charles Darwin

• Anne Boleyn

Which of these is NOT a feature of a diary?

• Headline

• Informal style

• Past tense

• First person