Worksheet Questions

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Who is the author of Should Scientists Clone Dinosaurs? most likely writing for?

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Students and Scientists who are curious about dinosaurs.

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How does the illustration in Fossils and Dinosaurs: The Age of Dinosaurs help the reader understand the text?

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It gives a visual example of what dinosaurs may have looked like.

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Which sentence best supports the main idea that cloning dinosaurs could be harmful?

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These creatures wouldn’t be living in their natural environment.

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How does the information in Fossils and Dinosaurs help the reader better understand the author’s concerns in Should Scientists Clone Dinosaurs?

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It gives facts about dinosaurs' size and power, supporting why cloning them could be dangerous.

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Which sentence from Should Scientists Clone Dinosaurs? is an opinion?

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Cloned dinosaurs could be dangerous.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from the past.

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What does DNA stand for?

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DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

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Why is cloning dinosaurs considered dangerous?

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Cloning dinosaurs could lead to them not being able to survive in today's environment.

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What is the main idea of Should Scientists Clone Dinosaurs?

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The main idea is to discuss the potential dangers and ethical concerns of cloning dinosaurs.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.