Fósiles fascinantes: ¿que son los fósiles?

Fósiles fascinantes: ¿que son los fósiles?

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Science

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explores the differences between dinosaur and snake footprints, highlighting that while both are made by reptiles, they differ significantly in age and formation. It explains that fossilized dinosaur footprints are millions of years old, whereas snake footprints are recent and not fossils. The video further delves into the concept of fossils, describing them as remains or impressions of ancient organisms, some of which are billions of years old. Various forms of fossils are discussed, including impressions and remains, and the video concludes with a closer look at different classes of fossils.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between the dinosaur and snake footprints mentioned?

The time period in which they were formed

The size of the footprints

The type of reptiles that made them

The location where they were found

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of fossils?

They are always found in Arizona

They are remains from the recent past

They are vestiges from thousands or millions of years ago

They are only impressions of ancient bacteria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a form that fossils can take?

Modern animal footprints

Fossilized remains of organisms

Other unique formations

Impressions of ancient beings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old can some fossils, like ancient bacteria, be?

Billions of years old

Millions of years old

Only a few years old

Thousands of years old

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the different classes of fossils?

They vary in form and formation

They are all impressions of dinosaurs

They are only found in specific locations

They are all the same