Mysterious Trilobites! | The History of Life! | SciShow Kids

The video explores the concept of time travel as a tool for learning about the past, focusing on trilobites and their fossils. It explains how fossils help us understand ancient life and Earth's changes over time. The video also discusses the relationship between dinosaurs and birds, and compares trilobites to modern arthropods, highlighting their evolutionary connections.

What modern-day animals are considered relatives of dinosaurs?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Fish

• Reptiles

What is a trilobite?

• A modern-day insect

• A type of dinosaur

• An ancient marine animal

• A type of bird

How do fossils help us understand ancient life?

• They are used to predict future life forms

• They are only found in deserts

• They are just rocks with no significance

• They provide direct evidence of past life forms

During the time of trilobites, what was the Earth's environment like?

• Mostly covered in forests

• Mostly covered in ice

• Mostly covered in ocean

• Mostly covered in deserts

What characteristic of trilobites suggests they are related to modern arthropods?

• They had wings

• They were warm-blooded

• They had tough shells and segments

• They lived on land

What group do trilobites belong to based on their characteristics?

• Reptiles

• Arthropods

• Mammals

• Amphibians

What is a common feature of arthropods?

• They have feathers

• They have fins

• They have many legs

• They have scales