VOICED : Worlds oldest turtle fossils found

VOICED : Worlds oldest turtle fossils found

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Biology, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses ancient turtles from the Norian age, highlighting a unique fossil site with rare limb bones. It emphasizes the discovery of the world's oldest humerus and provides insights into turtle anatomy and the excavation process. The site is one of only 7-8 places globally where such ancient turtles can be found, making it exceptionally rare and significant.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which geological period did the ancient turtles live?

Jurassic

Cretaceous

Triassic

Permian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the site discussed in the video particularly significant?

Discovery of ancient turtle shells

Finding of a complete skeleton

Presence of fossilized eggs

Presence of limb bones

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bone is highlighted as being uniquely found at this site?

Radius

Tibia

Humerus

Femur

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the turtle's anatomy was found alongside the humerus?

Tail

Pelvis

Skull

Shoulder blade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of excavating around the initial find?

To preserve the site

To find more bones

To study the soil composition

To create a museum exhibit