Paleontology and Fossils Quiz

What is the main focus of the session introduced by the host?

• Botany

• Marine Biology

• Paleontology

• Astronomy

What is Kirsten Formoso's area of expertise?

• Botany

• Astrophysics

• Functional Morphology

• Marine Biology

Which animals does Kirsten study that transitioned from land to aquatic environments?

• Dinosaurs and Mammoths

• Whales, Seals, and Sea Lions

• Birds and Insects

• Reptiles and Amphibians

What is the study of fossilization called?

• Ecology

• Geology

• Taphonomy

• Biology

How are fossils primarily formed?

• Through volcanic activity

• By being buried in fine sedimentary rock

• By being frozen in ice

• Through rapid dehydration

What inspired Kirsten to become a paleontologist?

• Her fascination with chemistry

• Her passion for physics

• Her interest in nature and animals

• Her love for astronomy

What is a holotype in paleontology?

• A type of rock

• The original fossil of a species

• A fossilized plant

• A type of dinosaur

What is the closest living relative to whales?

• Dolphins

• Seals

• Hippos

• Sharks

Where did the asteroid that caused the extinction of dinosaurs hit?

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Himalayas

Why do dinosaur fossils not contain DNA?

• DNA is not present in bones

• DNA decays quickly and is water-soluble

• Dinosaurs did not have DNA

• DNA is destroyed by sunlight