Reading Explorer 1 - Unit 7-12 Test

What does a paleontologist do?

• Studies and researches marine biology
• Studies and researches fossils
• Studies and researches space exploration
• Studies and researches computer programming

Why do we think the T-rex was not a powerful predator?

• Because it was a herbivore
• Because it was small in size
• Because it had weak jaws
• Because it couldn't run fast

Which detail supports the main idea that "Paleontologists learn new things about dinosaurs all the time"?

• Dinosaurs were all the same size
• Dinosaurs were only found in one location
• Dinosaurs are still alive today
• New dinosaur fossils are discovered regularly

What is the definition of "probably"?

• definitely
• almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell
• uncertainly
• absolutely

What is the definition of "mystery"?

• Something that is common and well-known
• Something that is easily understood and explained
• Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
• Something that is boring and uninteresting

What is the definition of "climate"?

• The study of ancient civilizations
• The process of converting water into steam
• The measurement of ocean depth
• The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

The Grimm brothers ________ their book of fairy tales in 1812.

• painted
• published

• sang
• danced

Ludwig II finished his castle.

• false

• true

You recognize a person or thing you _________.

• know

• don't know

Global warming has seriously ________ our planet.

• effected

• affected