Prehistoric Nebraska

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Which of the following is the BEST definition of a fossil? Tracks of an animal found in mud or sediment, The prints or remains of plants or animals, Plants that were preserved in water during the Ice Age, Rocks that are carved into the shape of an animal

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The prints or remains of plants or animals

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What is Nebraska's state fossil?

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Mammoth

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When comparing history and prehistory, which of the following is FALSE?
Prehistory happened before history.
Prehistory was not recorded when it happened, and history was recorded.
Prehistory happened thousands of years ago, and history is more recent.
Prehistory is only about animals, and history is only about people.

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Prehistory is only about animals, and history is only about people.

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Geologists know that Nebraska was once covered by ocean because...

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They have found fossils of sea creatures.

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The time when glaciers covered most of the Earth was called the...

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Ice Age

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Nebraska has never had...
Options:
mountains,
oceans,
tropical rain forests,
prairies

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mountains

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Ancient people who lived in Nebraska during the time of the mammoths were called...

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Big Game Hunters

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The first people in Nebraska were...

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hunters and gathers

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Which of the following made hunting safer and easier for ancient people? Options: atlatls/spear throwers, pots, arrow heads, all of the above

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atlatls/spear throwers

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The invention of pots helped people...

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carry water, store food, keep food safe