Tracing Giants: Discovering France's Dinosaur Legacy

Tracing Giants: Discovering France's Dinosaur Legacy

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Social Studies, History

6th Grade - University

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The video explores recent dinosaur discoveries in France, focusing on the Jorah Mountains and En Jacques Charentt. It highlights the longest dinosaur footprint found and the fossil site in En Jacques Charentt, which revealed a diverse ecosystem with 20 species of reptiles. The video also details the excavation process, from finding fossils to studying them in museums, and discusses the potential discovery of a new dinosaur species.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the dinosaur footprint discovered in Plania exceptional?

It was found in a desert.

It is the longest footprint ever found.

It is the oldest footprint ever found.

It belongs to a carnivorous dinosaur.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the site at En Jacques Charentt before dinosaur bones were discovered?

A farming field

A sand quarry

A forest reserve

A residential area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the ecosystem discovered in On Jack?

It is located underwater.

It is the largest ecosystem ever found.

It has 20 different species of reptiles.

It contains only herbivorous dinosaurs.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the investigation in On Jack?

To discover a new type of plant

To identify a new dinosaur species

To locate a hidden treasure

To find the largest dinosaur footprint

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the process of discovering dinosaur bones?

Reconstructing the animal's history

Clearing the layer of earth

Studying the bones under a microscope

Plastering the bones

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of plastering the bones during excavation?

To change their color

To make them look shiny

To make them heavier

To avoid breakage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do scientists aim to achieve by studying the grooves on the bones?

To determine the dinosaur's diet

To reconstruct the animal's entire history

To find the dinosaur's age

To identify the dinosaur's predators