Language Live! Level 1 Unit 2 Vocabulary Africa Digs

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What does the word 'desert' mean?

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A dry place with very few plants.

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Where did the dig for Jobaria take place?

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In a desert in Niger, Africa.

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What did the scientists do with the bones they found?

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They displayed them in a museum.

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Who led the dig in Niger, Africa?

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Dr. Paul Serano.

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What does it mean to be 'precise' in scientific work?

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To be exact and careful, especially when using tools.

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What is a 'museum'?

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A place where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic value are displayed.

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What is the significance of fossils in paleontology?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand the history of Earth.

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What tools might scientists use during a dig?

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Brushes, shovels, trowels, and measuring tools.

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What is the role of a paleontologist?

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A scientist who studies fossils to learn about the history of life on Earth.

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What does 'fragile' mean in the context of fossils?

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Easily broken or damaged.