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Cambridge Primary Science Digital Learner's Book 3: Fossils - Pterodactyl

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Cambridge Primary Science Digital Learner's Book 3: Fossils - Pterodactyl

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Match the following with their correct activity:

Activity 1 = Looking at photographs of fossils Activity 2 = Making a fossil using modelling clay and plaster

Match the following with their characteristics:

Pterodactyl = Flying reptile with a long beak, long neck, claws on wings, and two feet Archaeopteryx = First bird with visible body parts and feathers

Match the following with their description:

Fossil = Impression made in mud from the hard parts of a dead animal Plaster = Material used to fill the impression in making a fossil

Match the following with their location:

Fossils = Mostly buried deep underground under rocks Photographs of fossils = Used for studying different fossil specimens Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tools with their use by scientists when digging for fossils:

Trowel = Digging Paintbrush = Brushing away soil and sand Magnifying glass = Close inspection Hammer = Breaking rocks Signup and view all the answers

Match the following materials with what scientists may find when digging for fossils:

Sand = Buried fossils Shells = Buried fossils Tree gum = Insect fossil Sticky mud = Plant fossil Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their importance during fossil excavation:

Careful digging = Preventing damage to fossils Using small tools = Preserving fossil integrity Brushing away soil and sand = Ensuring clarity of fossils Using large machinery = Risking fossil damage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following locations with where fossils can be found:

Deep in the ground = Fossil formation Surface level = Washed away by water bodies Sticky tree gum = Preserving insects Riverbeds = Exposing fossils Signup and view all the answers

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Fossil Excavation

Fossil excavation involves matching different elements with their characteristics, descriptions, locations, and uses.
Scientists match tools with their use when digging for fossils.
They match materials with what they may find when digging for fossils.
Actions are matched with their importance during fossil excavation.
Fossils can be found in different locations, which are matched with their characteristics.

Tools and Materials

Scientists use specific tools when digging for fossils, each with its own use.
Materials found during fossil excavation may include fossils, rocks, and other geological formations.

Importance of Actions

Actions during fossil excavation are crucial, and each has its own importance.
These actions may include careful digging, brush removal, and documentation.

Fossil Locations

Fossils can be found in various locations, including sedimentary rocks, deserts, and oceans.
Each location has its own unique characteristics that aid in fossil discovery.

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This quiz is based on the text from Cambridge Primary Science Digital Learner's Book 3, focusing on fossils and specifically the Pterodactyl. Test your knowledge about fossil formation and the characteristics of the Pterodactyl animal.