What was the initial name given to the spiral formations found in Nebraska?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Angels spirals
Devils corkscrews
Miocene coils
Nebraska spirals
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What key discovery inside the corkscrews helped solve the mystery of their origin?
Ancient sea sponges
Bones of an extinct beaver
Fossilized plants
Rhizomes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did Palaeo Caster create spiral burrows instead of simple tunnels?
To fit more animals in a tight space
To create a more stable structure
To reach underground water sources
To confuse predators
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one major disadvantage of the spiral burrow design?
It was not effective at keeping out predators
It was prone to collapse
It was difficult to dig
It required too much energy to maintain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the spiral design of the burrows help with air conditioning?
By using water to cool the air
By creating a vacuum effect
By blocking air flow with each twist
By allowing more sunlight in
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What might have contributed to the extinction of Palaeo Caster?
Increased competition for food
Changing climate and soil conditions
Lack of water sources
Overpopulation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are trace fossils important to paleontologists?
They are more durable than other types of fossils
They offer insights into the behavior and environment of ancient life
They are easier to find than body fossils
They provide direct evidence of ancient organisms
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