Mary Anning and the Jurassic Coast

The video explores life in ancient seas through a journey to the Jurassic Coast. Lydia introduces a fossil, leading to a discussion on ammonites. Anjana Katwa, a research scientist, guides the exploration of the Jurassic Coast, highlighting Mary Anning's contributions to paleontology. The episode showcases fossil discoveries and Lydia's aspiration to become a paleontologist, emphasizing that anyone can make a difference in science.

What is an ammonite?

• A type of dinosaur

• A marine reptile

• A spiral-shaped fossil

• A type of rock

Who was Mary Anning?

• A fictional character

• A Victorian paleontologist

• A famous marine biologist

• A modern-day geoscientist

What was Mary Anning's most famous discovery?

• A new species of dinosaur

• A full skeleton of a plesiosaur

• A giant marine reptile

• A rare type of ammonite

What inspired Evie Swire to start a campaign?

• Her love for marine biology

• The absence of a statue for Mary Anning

• Her interest in geology

• A school project on dinosaurs

What did Evie Swire achieve with her campaign?

• A book about paleontology

• A statue of Mary Anning

• A documentary about fossils

• A new museum exhibit

What sparked Angela Katwa's interest in geoscience?

• A visit to the Jurassic Coast

• Walking over lava rocks in Kenya

• Reading about dinosaurs

• A school science project

What is fool's gold scientifically known as?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Iron pyrites

What type of fossil did Angela find on the Jurassic Coast?

• A prehistoric plant

• A rare mineral

• A marine reptile vertebrae

• A dinosaur bone

What is the significance of the Jurassic Coast?

• It is known for its sandy beaches

• It is the largest coast in the UK

• It is a UNESCO World Heritage site

• It is a popular tourist destination

What message does the video convey about making a difference in science?

• Only scientists can make a difference

• It requires a lot of money to make a difference

• Anyone can contribute by asking questions and being curious

• Only discoveries in the past matter