Volcanologists
Since 1952, how many eruptions have there been on Kilauea
34 times
Name of scientist that studies the earth's surface.
Geologist
What does a paleontolgist study?
Dinosaur fossils
What is Kirsten Carlson's job?
She is an artist.
Why didn't Bishop get to pick his job?
He was enslaved.
Where is Kiluaea?
Hawaii
What made Marie interested in maps?
Her dad was a mapmaker.
Why do they keep a bit of rock with the fossil?
It helps them determine the age of the fossil.
Which continent did she go to?
Antarctica
What tools did he have in the beginning?
Rope and a lantern
How many hours behind is Hawaii?
2 hours
What is the seafloor like?
It has mountains and trenches.
What tools do they use?
Mini pick-axes, brushes, and chisels.
Name 3 things she saw.
Sea stars, sea sponges, sea slugs, Weddell seals, naked dragonfish
What were the crystals shaped like?
Roses
Why do they collect cooled magma?
To see how old it is
Why did people laugh at Alfred Wegener?
He said the continents move.
What did they learn about Arizona from the fossil?
It was covered in plants all those years ago.
Whay is the naked dragonfish naked?
It has no scales.
How did he cross the bottomless pit?
With a ladder
How does an erupting volcano smell?
Stinky, like rotten eggs.
What shows the continents moving now?
Satellites
Why do they put glue on the fossils?
To reinforce the structure.
How long could she stay under water?
About 30 minutes.
What kinds of animals were discovered?
Bats and eyeless fish