Paleontology

What is the meaning of paleontologists?

• people who study fossils

• the science of studying paleontology

• fossils that lived a long time ago

What kind of animals lived million years ago?

• Lizards

• Dinosaurs

• Snakes

What does the word ‘extinct’ mean?

• unique

• lived for years

• died out/ no longer alive

Explain why fossil hunting can be dangerous?

• •falling rocks

• •slippery surfaces

• •unstable surfaces

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Why has a ‘Did You Know?’ box been included?

• •to give extra information (about dinosaurs)

• •to present an interesting fact

• •to highlight unusual facts or ideas

• to present information you may not know

• All answers are correct

Why dinosaurs were not able to survive?

• Because of the climate change

• because of the falling asteroid

• the weather became cold

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Mary Anning is a ____

• paleontologist

• paleontology

• scientist

Why did Mary Anning go fossil hunting when it was not always safe?

• •Enjoyment – loved/liked fossil hunting

• •Employment/Money

• •Important fossil finds

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