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What was Karen's father's profession?
What was Karen's father's profession?
- Paleontologist (correct)
- Biologist
- Geologist
- Geographer
What did Karen hope to discover on her hikes?
What did Karen hope to discover on her hikes?
- An ancient map
- A new species of animal
- A dinosaur bone (correct)
- A fossilized plant
What caused concern among the paleontologists when Karen called out?
What caused concern among the paleontologists when Karen called out?
- She wandered off the trail
- They thought she was in danger (correct)
- She fell down the ravine
- She found something dangerous
What significant discovery did Karen make in the ravine?
What significant discovery did Karen make in the ravine?
How did Karen's father react to her discovery?
How did Karen's father react to her discovery?
Karen lived with her parents in the ______ Basin of South Africa.
Karen lived with her parents in the ______ Basin of South Africa.
Karen's father was a ______, studying fossils and ancient life.
Karen's father was a ______, studying fossils and ancient life.
The paleontologists checked a shiny object that turned out to be the skull of a ______.
The paleontologists checked a shiny object that turned out to be the skull of a ______.
As they hiked through the dry land, Karen's father showed them fossil samples within the layers of ______ rock.
As they hiked through the dry land, Karen's father showed them fossil samples within the layers of ______ rock.
Karen was the youngest ______ in the Karoo after her significant discovery.
Karen was the youngest ______ in the Karoo after her significant discovery.
Flashcards
Karen's Profession
Karen's Profession
Youngest paleontologist in the Karoo.
Karoo Basin
Karoo Basin
A region in South Africa famous for plant and animal fossils.
Paleontologist
Paleontologist
A scientist who studies fossils to understand prehistoric life.
Sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock
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Dinosaur skull discovery
Dinosaur skull discovery
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Why is the Karoo famous?
Why is the Karoo famous?
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What is a paleontologist?
What is a paleontologist?
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What did Karen find?
What did Karen find?
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What is a ravine?
What is a ravine?
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Why was Karen's discovery special?
Why was Karen's discovery special?
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Study Notes
Karen of the Karoo
- Karen lived with her parents in the Karoo Basin of South Africa.
- The Karoo is famous for plant and animal fossils.
- Karen's father is a paleontologist who enjoys dinosaur bones.
- Karen hopes to discover her own dinosaur bone.
- Every summer, Karen's father invites paleontologists from around the world to the Karoo.
- They hike through dry land to see fossil samples in sedimentary rock and ash.
- Karen wanted to go on the hike.
- Karen ran down a ravine and found a shiny object.
- It was a dinosaur skull of a dinosaur that was unknown.
- Karen became the youngest paleontologist in the Karoo.
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Explore the fascinating story of Karen, a young girl living in the Karoo Basin of South Africa, where she dreams of becoming a paleontologist like her father. Follow her adventure as she discovers a unique dinosaur skull, making her the youngest paleontologist in the region. This quiz delves into themes of paleontology, discovery, and the beauty of the Karoo's landscape.
