All about Dinosaurs
How do scientists learn about dinosaurs?
Scientists dig up dinosaur bones and put them together.
What is a volcano?
It is an opening in the Earth.
What is special about an elephant’s nose?
It is long and called a trunk.
What kind of trees are redwoods?
They are very tall trees. They are taller than a house.
What is the Sonoran Desert like?
This desert is very hot and very dry
Who has seen a real dinosaur?
No one has ever seen a dinosaur.
What is lava?
Hot, melted rock from inside the Earth.
What does an elephant use its trunk for?
It uses it to pick up things and drink water.
How long can redwood trees live?
They can live up to 2,000 years.
What does a saguaro cactus store?
It stores water and can grow taller than a house.
How big were some small dinosaurs?
Some dinosaurs were as small as a chicken.
What are two types of volcanoes?
Some volcanoes are active, and some are dormant.
What are tusks?
They are long teeth.
Where do redwood trees grow?
They grow by the sea where there is rain and fog.
What is a nurse plant?
This plant helps a small cactus grow.
What kind of teeth did plant-eaters have?
Flat teeth
What comes out of a volcano?
Lava, ash, and gases.
Why do elephants flap their ears?
To cool off
What is special about redwood tree bark?
It is thick and helps protect the tree from bugs and fire.
How do animals stay cool?
They rest in the shade.
What special body features did some dinosaurs have?
Some dinosaurs had horns or spikes.
What happens when a volcano erupts?
it explodes and lava comes out.
How much food do elephants eat?
About 300 pounds a day.
What are redwood seeds like?
They are very small, as small as a tomato seed.
Which animal gets water from cactus fruit?
Tortoise