What was Joe Davis doing when he discovered the Rutland ichthyosaur?

Paleontology and the Rutland Ichthyosaur Discovery

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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Conducting a wildlife survey
Lowering water levels for maintenance
Searching for fossils
Building a new lagoon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an ichthyosaur commonly mistaken for?
A flying reptile
A prehistoric bird
A swimming dinosaur
A land-dwelling dinosaur
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the ichthyosaur initially reburied after its discovery?
To protect it from weather conditions
To allow it to fossilize further
To hide it from the public
To wait for more funding
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technique was used to create a 3D model of the ichthyosaur?
Laser scanning
CT scanning
X-ray imaging
Photogrammetry
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary role of Nigel during the excavation?
Leading the excavation
Handling media relations
Focusing on conservation
Documenting the process
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the weight of the main body block of the ichthyosaur?
2 tons
1 ton
500 kilograms
1.5 tons
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the public's interest in the Rutland ichthyosaur?
Its discovery by a celebrity
Its location in a famous park
Its large size and completeness
Its connection to a popular movie
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