A Dinosaur Named Sue

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What state were they in when they found Sue?

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South Dakota

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Why couldn't they use a machine to help them dig?

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The machine might break the fossil.

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How many days did it take for them to dig Sue out?

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17 days

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Why did Pete and Terri not stay with Sue?

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They had to fix the tire on the truck.

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Where did Sue find the dinosaur bones?

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Sticking out of the cliff.

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What type of dinosaur was Sue?

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Sue is a Tyrannosaurus rex.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form.

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What do paleontologists study?

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Paleontologists study fossils and the history of life on Earth.

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What is excavation?

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Excavation is the process of digging up something, especially fossils or archaeological sites.

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Why is it important to be careful when digging for fossils?

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It is important to be careful to avoid damaging the fossils.