Dinosaur Fossils

What happens to a dinosaur's bones after they are buried by mud?

• They turn into stone and become fossils.

• They float to the surface.

• They disappear completely.

• They turn into diamonds.

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What is the process called when rocks that were once deep underground rise to the surface?

• Erosion

• Mineralization

• Uplift

• Sedimentation

Why are nearly all of the fossils we find from marine animals?

• Because they were the only animals alive millions of years ago.

• Because they lived in the sea where their remains could be buried quickly.

• Because they were stronger than land animals.

• Because they could fly.

What happened to the two dinosaurs, Protoceratops and Velociraptor, during their fight?

• They fell into a river.

• They were buried by a sand dune.

• They flew away.

• They were eaten by other dinosaurs.

What other types of fossils can dinosaurs leave behind besides bones?

• Meteorites and asteroids.

• Plants and trees.

• Jewelry and tools.

• Footprints and impressions of skin and feathers.

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