Sharktooth JACKPOT! 1,000 in 1 Hour?!

Sharktooth JACKPOT! 1,000 in 1 Hour?!

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Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video explores a fossil hunting expedition in Florida, focusing on the search for Megalodon teeth. The hosts, along with experts Paleo Chris and Fossil Rick, engage in a friendly competition to find the most, biggest, and best-looking shark teeth. The video explains why only shark teeth are found, due to the cartilage nature of shark skeletons. The competition ends in a tie, with the audience invited to vote for the best tooth. The video highlights the excitement and techniques involved in fossil hunting, emphasizing the historical significance of the Megalodon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average length of the Megalodon?

70 feet

50 feet

90 feet

30 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are only shark teeth found as fossils?

Shark skeletons are too small to fossilize

Shark skeletons are made of bone

Shark skeletons are made of cartilage

Shark skeletons dissolve in water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the fossil hunting competition?

To find the oldest tooth

To find the most shark teeth

To find the most colorful tooth

To find the rarest tooth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of shark tooth is considered the 'Holy Grail' for collectors?

Tiger shark tooth

Snaggle tooth

Megalodon tooth

Mako shark tooth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common challenge faced during fossil hunting?

Avoiding dangerous animals

Dealing with fossil fatigue

Identifying the species of teeth

Finding complete skeletons

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the winner of the fossil hunting competition determined?

By the number of teeth found

By the size of the largest tooth

All of the above

By the quality of the best tooth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is typically used to measure shark teeth?

Color

Width

Length

Weight

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