Scientists dig up rare fossil rich quarry in North Cotswolds

The video details the discovery of a quarry with a rich fossil bed, including crinoids and starfish. The team contacts an expert from the Natural History Museum, who confirms the rarity and significance of the findings. Further excavation reveals a diverse array of exceptionally preserved fossils, highlighting the site's importance.

What did the researchers initially find on the surface of the clay layer in the quarry?

• Large dinosaur bones

• Small fossils like crinolines and urchin pieces

• Gold nuggets

• Ancient pottery

What tool did the researchers use to uncover the fossils on the slabs?

• A hammer and chisel

• A metal detector

• An air abrasive

• A magnifying glass

Who did the researchers contact for expertise on the fossils they found?

• A local geologist

• A professor from a nearby university

• A famous archaeologist

• An expert from the Natural History Museum

What was the expert's reaction to the photos of the fossils?

• He was unimpressed and suggested they stop digging

• He advised them to sell the fossils

• He was amazed and wanted to see more

• He thought they were fake

What made the site particularly special according to the researchers?

• The large size of the quarry

• The presence of gold deposits

• The diversity and number of well-preserved fossils

• The proximity to a major city

How many classes of echinoderms were found on the fossil slabs?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Six

What did the researchers do after realizing the significance of the site?

• They stopped all excavation activities

• They invited more experts to study the site

• They sold the fossils to a museum

• They decided to keep the discovery a secret