7.2-1.2 Meet a Paleontologist Interactive Video

What is the name of the long-necked dinosaur mentioned in the video?

• Velociraptor

• Tyrannosaurus

• Jobaria

• Triceratops

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Where did Jeff Wilson and his team go to study the end of the dinosaur era?

• Australia

• India

• South Africa

• Brazil

What type of fossil was found partially exposed in the rock?

• A fossilized leaf

• A fish skeleton

• A baby turtle

• A dinosaur egg

What was the fossil snake found doing?

• Sleeping

• Swimming in a river

• Eating a hatchling dinosaur

• Hiding under a rock

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What does paleontology help us understand?

• The future of technology

• The behavior of modern animals

• The weather patterns

• The history of Earth's geology and life

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What kind of evidence does Dr. Wilson use in his research?

• Dr. Wilson doesn't utilize any evidence in his research.

• Dr. Wilson utilizes a variety of evidence in his research, including: fossils, rock samples, and geographic data.

• Dr. Wilson utilizes subjective reasoning in his research, including personal opinions and feelings rather than facts.

• Dr. Wilson utilizes rocks found directly on the three other rocky planets including, Mercury, Venous, and Mars in his research.

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How does Dr. Wilson's research help us learn about the geologic history of Earth?

• Dr. Wilson's research help us learn about human interaction with the dinosaurs so that we can help save these endangered species?

• Dr. Wilson's research help us learn about global warming on Earth?

• Dr. Wilson's research of fossils can reveal information about previous life forms and their environment.

• Dr. Wilson's research does not help us learn about the geologic history of Earth?

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