Unit 4- Lesson 6: Let's Go Dinosaur Tracking!

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    The word tracks in this story means

    • Sports fields
    • Footprints
    • Rail lines
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“Let’s Go Dinosaur Tracking!” is a book published by Miriam Schlein and illustrated by Kate Duke in 1991, which explores the different types of tracks left behind by dinosaurs and what they tell us about the extraordinary beasts.

Unit 4- Lesson 6: Lets Go Dinosaur Tracking! - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    A paleontologist studies

    • New inventions

    • Fossils and the past

    • Dust clouds

    Correct Answer
    A. Fossils and the past
    Explanation
    A paleontologist studies fossils and the past. This involves examining and analyzing ancient remains of plants, animals, and other organisms to understand their characteristics, behavior, and evolution over time. By studying fossils, paleontologists can reconstruct the history of life on Earth, including the development of different species, the impact of environmental changes, and the processes of extinction and adaptation. They use various scientific techniques and tools to gather data and interpret the information contained within fossils, providing valuable insights into the Earth's past and the evolution of life.

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  • 3. 

    Limestone is a kind of

    • Tree

    • Fruit

    • Rock

    Correct Answer
    A. Rock
    Explanation
    Limestone is a type of rock. It is a sedimentary rock that is mainly composed of calcium carbonate. Limestone is formed from the accumulation of the remains of marine organisms such as coral and shells over millions of years. It is commonly used as a building material and in the production of cement.

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  • 4. 

    What were the big holes that Roland Bird discovered?

    • Old footprints

    • Coal mines

    • Swimming holes

    Correct Answer
    A. Old footprints
    Explanation
    Roland Bird discovered old footprints.

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  • 5. 

    If you analyze something, you

    • Save it

    • Find it

    • Study it

    Correct Answer
    A. Study it
    Explanation
    When you analyze something, you examine it in detail to understand its components, structure, or nature. This involves a systematic and thorough investigation of the subject matter. By studying it, you gain knowledge and insights about the object of analysis, enabling you to make observations, draw conclusions, and make informed decisions based on the information gathered. Therefore, "study it" is the most appropriate answer as it accurately reflects the process of analyzing something.

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  • 6. 

    When you go tracking, you need to take some water in a canteen.  A canteen is like a

    • Bottle

    • Hose

    • Dish

    Correct Answer
    A. Bottle
    Explanation
    A canteen is like a bottle because it is a container used to hold and carry water. Just like a bottle, a canteen is portable and designed with a cap or lid to prevent leakage. It is commonly used by hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts to stay hydrated during their activities.

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  • 7. 

    What do sauropod tracks tell us about how their young traveled?

    • They tell us that young sauropods traveled on the backs of their parents.

    • They tell us that young sauropds stayed in the middle of the herd.

    • They tell us that young sauropds flew in the air.

    Correct Answer
    A. They tell us that young sauropds stayed in the middle of the herd.
    Explanation
    Sauropod tracks indicate that young sauropods stayed in the middle of the herd. This suggests that young sauropods traveled alongside their parents and other adult sauropods, rather than flying in the air or riding on their parents' backs. Staying in the middle of the herd would have provided protection and safety for the young sauropods, as they would have been surrounded by the larger, more experienced adults. This behavior is similar to what is observed in many modern-day animal species, where young individuals stay close to their parents or within a group for protection and guidance.

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  • 8. 

    The main idea of this story is that

    • Some dinosaurs lived in water

    • Dinosaur tracks can be found in a coal mine

    • Tracks can tell us a lot about dinosaurs

    Correct Answer
    A. Tracks can tell us a lot about dinosaurs
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that tracks can tell us a lot about dinosaurs. This is because dinosaur tracks provide valuable information about their size, behavior, and movement patterns. By studying tracks, scientists can learn about the different types of dinosaurs that lived in an area, their speed, and even their social interactions. Trackways can also provide insights into the environment in which dinosaurs lived, such as the presence of water or the type of vegetation. Overall, tracks are a crucial source of evidence that helps scientists understand and reconstruct the lives of dinosaurs.

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  • 9. 

    How did Roland Bird know that the tracks in San Antonio were not elephant tracks?

    • The tracks were too old to be elephant tracks.

    • The tracks were to small to be elephant tracks.

    • The tracks were not tracks at all.

    Correct Answer
    A. The tracks were too old to be elephant tracks.
    Explanation
    Roland Bird knew that the tracks in San Antonio were not elephant tracks because they were too old. This suggests that the tracks had been there for a long time and could not have been made by elephants, as fresh tracks would indicate recent elephant activity.

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  • 10. 

    What does it mean when dinosaur tracks are found bunched together?

    • It means that they traveled or hunted in packs.

    • It means that they traveled alone.

    • It means that they had a lot of young.

    Correct Answer
    A. It means that they traveled or hunted in packs.
    Explanation
    When dinosaur tracks are found bunched together, it suggests that they traveled or hunted in packs. This is because if the tracks were made by a single dinosaur, they would be more spread out. The close proximity of the tracks indicates that multiple dinosaurs were moving together, which is commonly seen in pack animals. Therefore, the presence of bunched tracks implies a social behavior among dinosaurs, such as traveling or hunting in groups.

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  • 11. 

    After studying dinosaur tracks and figuring out approximate dinosaur speeds, what surprised the scientists?

    • Some dinosaurs moved quickly.

    • All dinosaurs moved quickly.

    • Most dinosaurs moved faster than cars.

    Correct Answer
    A. Some dinosaurs moved quickly.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Some dinosaurs moved quickly." This means that not all dinosaurs moved quickly, which surprised the scientists. It suggests that there was a variation in the speed at which different dinosaurs moved, challenging the assumption that all dinosaurs had similar speeds. This finding could have implications for understanding the behavior and locomotion of dinosaurs.

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  • 12. 

    Why did scientists used to think sauropds lived in water?

    • They thought the sauropod was too light to walk on land.

    • They thought the sauropod's feet could not carry its big body.

    • Scientists never thought this.

    Correct Answer
    A. They thought the sauropod's feet could not carry its big body.
    Explanation
    Scientists used to think sauropods lived in water because they believed that the sauropod's feet were too weak to support its massive body weight on land. They hypothesized that the buoyancy of water would alleviate the strain on the sauropod's feet and allow it to move more easily. However, further research and fossil evidence have since disproven this theory, showing that sauropods were indeed capable of walking on land.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these is not used to figure out a dinosaur's speed?

    • How far apart the footprints are

    • What size the footprints are

    • How old the footprints are

    Correct Answer
    A. How old the footprints are
    Explanation
    The age of the footprints is not used to figure out a dinosaur's speed. Instead, the distance between the footprints and the size of the footprints are used to determine the speed of a dinosaur. The distance between footprints can indicate the stride length, which is related to speed, while the size of the footprints can provide information about the size and weight of the dinosaur, which can also affect its speed.

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  • 14. 

    Where were the hadrosaur tracks found in this story?

    • In the ocean.

    • In a forest.

    • In a coal mine.

    Correct Answer
    A. In a coal mine.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In a coal mine." This means that the hadrosaur tracks were discovered in a coal mine. It is possible that the coal mine was located in an area where there were once forests or near an ocean, but the specific location mentioned in the story is the coal mine.

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