Unit 8_The Badlands Sleuth Ch6 & Ch 7 QUIZ

What did Dr. Forester discover when she checked the lab in the morning?

• The fossils were still there.

• The fossils were missing.

• A new fossil had been discovered.

• The lab was flooded.

How did the group react to the news of the missing fossils?

• They were indifferent.

• They were excited.

• They were genuinely upset.

• They were angry.

What did Amy conclude about the fossil thieves?

• They were local residents.

• They must have hidden their vehicle far from camp.

• They were part of the camp staff.

• They had left obvious traces behind.

What kind of vehicle was mentioned as possibly belonging to the thieves?

• A motorcycle.

• A bicycle.

• An SUV.

• A truck.

What method did Dr. Forester and Tess demonstrate for removing fossil bones?

• Digging straight down.

• Trenching.

• Using explosives.

• Simple excavation.

What is the purpose of the plaster jacket mentioned in the text?

• To decorate the fossils.

• To protect and preserve the fossils during transport.

• To display the fossils at a museum.

• To create a mold for new fossils.

What change occurs when plaster of paris is mixed with water?

• Physical change.

• Chemical change.

• No change at all.

• Biological change.

What did Amy find when she searched for tire tracks and footprints?

• Many clear tracks.

• Old tracks from campers.

• No signs of anyone approaching.

• Signs of an animal.

What was Felix’s reaction to the idea of fossil thieves?

• He was scared.

• He was excited and made a joke.

• He didn't believe it.

• He wanted to catch them himself.

What does Amy imply when she says, "Finding no clues is a clue in itself"?

• The thieves must be very careful.

• The search was a waste of time.

• There are no fossil thieves.

• They have already lost hope.