Paul Sereno: Digging up dinosaurs

Paul Sereno: Digging up dinosaurs

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Science

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of catastrophic events on life, focusing on the evolution of dinosaurs and mammals. It explores the significance of body size in evolutionary success and details the challenges of fossil discovery and expeditions in remote areas. The research on crocodiles, including the supercroc, is highlighted. The video also addresses educational challenges and initiatives to engage underrepresented students in science, emphasizing the importance of visualizing and understanding evolutionary history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event led to the rise of mammals on land?

A volcanic eruption

A catastrophic event

A massive flood

A solar eclipse

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two periods are significant in Earth's geologic history?

Cambrian and Ordovician

Jurassic and Triassic

Paleozoic and Neolithic

Mesozoic and Cenozoic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor is considered crucial in the evolution of mammals and dinosaurs?

Color

Body size

Diet

Habitat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bird is known as the famous Jurassic bird?

Sinornis

Pterosaur

Velociraptor

Archaeopteryx

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the earliest dinosaur fossils discovered?

Australia

Antarctica

Sahara Desert

Northeastern Argentina

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the large prehistoric crocodile discussed in the video?

Pterosaur

Suchomimus

Sarcosuchus

Jobaria

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the future expedition to Tibet?

Exploring new plant species

Finding new species of birds

Discovering isolated dinosaur fossils

Studying ancient human settlements

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