Mystery Science: Animals Through Time - Mystery 2 Review

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What does 'Dino' mean in Greek?

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Terrifying

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What does 'Saur' mean in Greek?

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Lizard

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Why do scientists think dinosaurs were like scaly reptiles?

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They found fossil skin patterns that look like scales, similar to reptiles.

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How do scientists determine what dinosaurs ate?

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Scientists look at their teeth.

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What is a key feature of dinosaur skulls compared to furry animals?

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Dinosaurs have more openings in their skulls like reptiles we see today.

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What type of fossils help scientists understand dinosaur skin?

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Fossil skin patterns.

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What is one reason dinosaurs could be very large?

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Only reptiles could be as large as a dinosaur; furry animals are usually smaller.

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What do scientists study to learn about dinosaur diets?

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The shape of their teeth.

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What is the significance of feather fossils found near dinosaur fossils?

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They provide clues about the appearance and characteristics of dinosaurs.

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What is a common misconception about dinosaurs?

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That they were furry animals instead of scaly reptiles.