Exploring Fossil Discovery in the Badlands

What was Amy's initial feeling about going to the fossil camp?

• Eager

• Reluctant

• Indifferent

• Excited

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What was Amy's favorite type of book?

• Science fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

• History

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Who is in charge of the fossil camp?

• Amy

• Matt

• Dr. Forrester

• Tess

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What did Tess say about the importance of chemistry in paleontology?

• It's only for dating fossils

• It's not important

• It's crucial for understanding fossils

• It's less important than biology

What physical property of the fossil claw was noted by the campers?

• Its smell

• Its color

• Its taste

• Its sound

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What is matter according to Tess?

• Only liquids and gases

• Everything around us

• Only solids

• Only living things

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What kind of fossils were the campers hoping to find?

• Dinosaur fossils

• Insect fossils

• Plant fossils

• Human fossils

How is mass measured in paleontology?

• In inches

• In pounds

• In liters

• In grams

What did Amy wish instead of coming to the fossil camp?

• Going to the beach

• Staying at home in Chicago

• Visiting a museum

• Hiking in the mountains

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What did the campers use to measure the mass of small fossils?

• A measuring tape

• A scale

• A ruler

• A balance