Fossilised skull of largest rodent ever recorded discovered

Fossilised skull of largest rodent ever recorded discovered

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the discovery of a giant rodent skull, highlighting its size and significance. It explains the preservation process using chemical treatments to prepare the fossil for a future press conference. The rodent is related to the capybara and guinea pig. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is depicted in the drawing shown in the video?

A prehistoric bird

A modern rodent

A fossilized dinosaur

The skull of a giant rodent as it appeared in life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the chemical processes mentioned in the video?

To consolidate and preserve the delicate material

To make the skull larger

To change the color of the skull

To create a new fossil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the press conference planned to take place?

In December

In March

In mid to late February

In early January

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is the giant rodent most closely related to?

The capybara

The squirrel

The beaver

The rat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?

Donate to the research

Visit the museum

Subscribe to the channel

Share the video with friends