Discovery of Sabre Tooth Tigers and Other Ancient Fossils in Madrid

Discovery of Sabre Tooth Tigers and Other Ancient Fossils in Madrid

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The transcript discusses the discovery of 45 Sabre tooth tiger fossils near Madrid, highlighting their size and features. The excavation team, led by Morales, has been working at the site for three seasons, uncovering numerous complete skeletons. The site is unique due to its high concentration of carnivorous fossils, possibly due to natural traps like quicksand or cave systems. Besides Sabre tooth tigers, fossils of other animals like zebras, giraffes, and Mastodons have been found. The team plans to continue their work for years to come.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about the Sabre tooth tigers found near Madrid?

They were smaller than modern lions.

They were found in a cave.

Their skulls were mostly intact.

They had no teeth.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long have Morales and his team been working at the site?

One season

Two seasons

Three seasons

Four seasons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one theory about why so many animals were trapped in the area?

A forest fire

Quicksand

A flood

A volcanic eruption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first discovered the fossils at the site?

A team of scientists

Miners of Mineral Sepia Light

Local farmers

A group of tourists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following animals was NOT mentioned as being found at the site?

Elephant

Giraffe

Zebra

Rhinoceros