What makes the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument significant for paleontologists?

Paleontology Fieldwork and Fossil Preservation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is the largest national park in the USA.
It is one of the last unexplored regions for dinosaurs in North America.
It is the oldest national monument in the USA.
It has the most diverse plant species in the world.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common activity for paleontologists during a typical day in the field?
Swimming in nearby lakes.
Visiting local museums.
Walking through rugged terrain.
Conducting laboratory experiments.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is considered the hardest part of dinosaur paleontology?
Finding the dinosaurs.
Transporting fossils to the museum.
Removing fossils from the ground.
Removing the rock covering the fossil layers.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in protecting a dinosaur bone once it is found?
Wrapping it in plastic.
Covering it with tissue paper or towel.
Placing it in a wooden box.
Spraying it with water.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are leaves typically protected once they are found?
By wrapping them in aluminum foil.
By covering them with sand.
By placing them in a glass jar.
By wrapping them in toilet paper.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material is used to create a protective jacket for fossils?
Plastic and foam.
Plaster and burlap.
Wood and nails.
Metal and screws.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for using plaster in fossil preservation?
To prevent the fossil from drying out.
To enhance the fossil's color.
To protect the fossil during transportation.
To make the fossil look more realistic.
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