Dinosaurs
Why did dinosaurs go extinct?
An asteroid hit them and the environmental changes as well made them die off and go extinct.
What is a star?
Why do volcanoes erupt?
When molten rock called magma rises to the surface.
What is an "earthquake"?
What is a fossil?
Around how long ago were dinosaurs in existence.
They were called fossil reptiles.
How do stars die?
Stars die because they exhaust their nuclear fuel.
What makes lava rise?
When pieces of Earth's crust called tectonic plates slowly move away from each other.
What causes earthquakes?
Earthquakes are the result of sudden movement along faults within the Earth.
How do fossils form?
Most are formed in a watery environment when a plant or animal dies and is covered in mud and silt.
What is the study of fossils called?
Paleontology- is the study of the history of life on Earth as based on fossils
How long do stars live?
A star like our sun lives for about 10 billion years.
What are the signs of a volcano when it's about to erupt?
An increase in the frequency and intensity of felt earthquakes or small changes in heat flow.
Does the earth open up during an earthquake?
The gaping earth might make for cinematic drama, but earthquake scientists have long held that it does not happen.
How do we know the age of fossils?
To establish the age of a rock or a fossil, researchers use some type of clock to determine the date it was formed.
What does the word dinosaur mean?
In Greek, it means "Fearfully Great".
What is the brightest star in the sky?
How far do volcanoes shoot lava?
1,000-2,000 feet (300-600 m) above the volcano.
What is the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes?
Volcanoes can trigger earthquakes through the movement of magma within a volcano.
Why do we study fossils?
Fossils give us a useful insight into the history of life on Earth.
What were dinosaurs originally called?
They were called fossil reptiles.
How far away is the closest star?
4 light years is also a correct answer
How many active volcanoes are there in the world?
There are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes worldwide.
Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?
For several hours, or even days, after a strong felt earthquake, it is quite possible that people may feel more shocks.
What is paleontology?
It is, by definition, "The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants."