After studying about fossils, a student said, "I want to be a paleontologist when I grow up." Which describes the work of a paleontologist?

A paleontologist studies the remains of organisms that have been fossilized.

A paleontologist studies cultures of the past.

A paleontologist is a park ranger.

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies living things.

Which of the following best describes the significance of paleontology in science?

It helps us understand the history of life on Earth

It is primarily concerned with geology

It is a minor field with little relevance

It focuses only on modern species

Which of the following is NOT a job of a paleontologist?

Writing journal articles about findings

What significant contribution did Sir Richard Owen make to paleontology?

He discovered the first dinosaur fossils

He identified feathered dinosaurs

He proposed that dinosaurs were warm-blooded

Why is fieldwork important for paleontologists?

It helps them collect fossils and samples

It enables them to teach at colleges

It allows them to write journal articles

It provides funding for research

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A diverse group of reptiles that were the dominant terrestrial life form on Earth during the Mesozoic Era were

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Which Paleontologist discovered the T-Rex?

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Mary Anning

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Which Paleontologist provided evidence of meteorite impact on the Yucatan Peninsula 65 mya causing a mass extinction

Which Paleontologist is chairman of Paleontology at The American Museum of Natural History and the first paleontologist to describe feathered dinosaurs?

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