Fossils
What is a fossil?
Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived long ago.
The Plesiosarus is a dinosaur (True or False).
False, it is a marine reptile.
What are the 4 steps when sticking 2 pieces of clay together? Bonus 25 points for every step in which you can explain how to do it? (A different student must answer the 4 bonus questions).
Slip, Scratch, Smoosh, and Smooth
Answer for bonus:
Slip: Make two pieces of clay wet with water
Scratch: Use a pencil or fork to scratch both pieces of clay that you want attached.
Smush: Push both scratched pieces of clay together
Smoothe: Use the wood tool to smooth out the crack and then smooth clay with a wet finger
What was the first video game ever created?
Pong
Where was the Xenoceratops discovered?
Alberta, Canada
What are the three types of animals/dinosaurs (what they eat)?
Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore
What was the name of the jars that the Ancient Egyptians used to put organs of people who had passed inside? Bonus 100 points What did the lid of the jar look like that held the stomach?
Canopic Jars; Human head or Egyptian looking person
What is the name of the Blue Ghost in Pac-Man?
Inky
What is the difference between a cast and a mold fossil?
A cast fossil is a mold fossil that is filled with sediment and other particles.
What dinosaur has a long neck?
Brontosaurus
Explain what the Native Americans made out of carved shell? What was the purpose of this art form?
A Gorget; The purpose of the Gorget was to be worn around the necks of the people as a representation of status, significance, and power. (Half points if only answering one part or not complete)
Which game is the most popular arcade game ever?
Pac-Man
Name 3 tools that paleontologists use when digging for fossils (think about the excavation activity)
Brushes, chisels, knife, fork, spoon, and plastic bags
Up to how long can a Plesiosarus grow and how many vertebrates do they gave?
They can grow up to 43 feet and have 76 vertebrates.
What is wedging? How do you do it and why is it important?
Wedging is when you hit clay onto a hard surface to get all the air bubbles out. It is important to get out the air bubbles so the clay will not crack or explode when being fired.
What is the name of Nintendo's first handheld console?
Game Boy
Name all four types of dinosaur fossils and give an example/description of each one.
Body, trace, mold, and cast fossils
Body- actual body part
Trace- fossilized nest/footprints/burrows (Things the dinosaur imprinted
Mold- fossilized imprint of the entire dinosaur
Cast- Formed when a mold is filled in the ground
What two dinosaurs are found in the Plesiosaura family and what is the difference between them?
Plesiosaur and Pliosaur; A plesiosaur has a long neck and a small head while a pliosaur has a short neck and a huge head.
What is the machine called that fires the clay? What color does the gray fired clay turn when it come out of this machine?
The kiln; the gray clay turns white after being fired in the Kiln
What does RPG stand for?
Role Playing Game