The Very First Living Thing! | The History of Life! | SciShow Kids

The video explores the concept of time travel to learn about dinosaurs and stromatolites. It explains how fossils provide clues about prehistoric life and introduces stromatolites as the oldest known fossils, formed by cyanobacteria. The video highlights the significance of stromatolites in understanding early Earth and mentions living stromatolites in Shark Bay, Australia. It concludes with thoughts on future exploration.

Why don't we have any photos or videos of dinosaurs?

• Dinosaurs lived before humans existed.

• Cameras were not invented during the time of dinosaurs.

• Dinosaurs were invisible to cameras.

• Dinosaurs were too fast to capture on film.

What are stromatolites primarily made of?

• Sand and clay

• Limestone created by cyanobacteria

• Coral reefs

• Volcanic ash

How do cyanobacteria obtain energy?

• By breaking down rocks

• By absorbing heat from the sun

• Through photosynthesis

• By consuming other organisms

What process do cyanobacteria use to create stromatolites?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

Why are stromatolites considered important in understanding early life on Earth?

• They are found only in deserts.

• They provide clues about the first living organisms.

• They are the largest fossils found.

• They contain dinosaur bones.

Where can you find living stromatolites today?

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Arctic Circle

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In Shark Bay, Australia

How do scientists determine the age of stromatolite layers?

• By measuring their height

• By observing their color

• By using special tools

• By counting the number of layers