Exploring the Past with Squeaks

The video explores the concept of time travel to learn about extinct species, focusing on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds, and the significance of trilobites and fossils. It uses imagination to understand Earth's past environments and discusses the changing landscapes over time. The video analyzes trilobite fossils to learn about their features and connects them to modern arthropods, encouraging viewers to explore and learn more about these fascinating creatures.

What modern-day animals are considered relatives of dinosaurs?

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Birds

• Fish

What is a trilobite?

• A type of dinosaur

• A type of bird

• An ancient marine animal

• A modern-day insect

How do scientists use fossils to learn about the past?

• By finding them in forests

• By comparing them to living animals

• By guessing the age of rocks

• By using them to predict the future

What is a common method scientists use to solve problems?

• Relying on myths

• Guessing randomly

• Ignoring evidence

• Using their imaginations

What was the primary habitat of life during the trilobite era?

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Forests

• Deserts

What is one reason the Earth's oceans look different today compared to the trilobite era?

• The oceans were never different

• The Earth has stopped changing

• The oceans have always been the same

• The Earth has undergone slow changes over time

Why do scientists believe trilobites had tough shells?

• Because they were related to birds

• Because they were found in deserts

• Because their fossils show hard segments

• Because they lived in trees

What group of animals do trilobites belong to?

• Amphibians

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Arthropods

What is a key feature of arthropods?

• They have scales

• They have segmented bodies

• They have fins

• They have feathers

What does the presence of many legs in a fossil suggest?

• The animal lived in trees

• The animal was an arthropod

• The animal was a mammal

• The animal could fly