Science Earth History/Ecosystems

Question 1

An extinct sea animal called a trilobite was discovered in NC. You can Infer that NC was once covered

Accepted Answer

by water

Question 2

Which animal is known for using its color to blend into its environment?

Accepted Answer

a polar bear

Question 3

What does a trace fossil of a leaf have in common with a living leaf of today?

Accepted Answer

They both have a similar shape.

Question 4

An extinct fossil of a megalodon was found in a valley. If its counterpart is a shark what is their natural habitat?

Accepted Answer

ocean

Question 5

An animal has a choice to stay in its habitat or leave. Which animal would most likely stay?

Accepted Answer

a beaver that just finished building its dam

Question 6

Scientist study fossils to learn about extinct plants and animals. Which is the best example of a fossil?

Accepted Answer

A footprint in a rock

Question 7

Fossils were once living organisms.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Song birds & butterflies live together in the tall flowers of fields. How do tall flowers help both species?

Accepted Answer

Flowers make food for butterflies & birds, and shelter for butterflies.

Question 9

The long neck of a giraffe is an adaptation. The giraffe uses this adaptation mostly for....

Accepted Answer

reaching into high treetops to feed

Question 10

Fossils are alive today.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

A drought is when rain has not fallen for years. What advantage do some plants have over animals to survive a drought?

Accepted Answer

plants can use underground water

Question 12

Dylan went fossil hunting on a mountain. He found a shark tooth and clam shell. How had the area changed?

Accepted Answer

It used to be an ocean

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