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Chapter 2: "A Bed of Bones"

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Question 5

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What two factors does Tess say decide whether matter is in a solid, a liquid, or a gas state?

Question 1

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According to Dr. Forester, who do paleontologists use a hammer and chisel?

They use a hammer and chisel to perform delicate work.

They use a hammer and chisel to break apart big chunks of rock.

They use a hammer and chisel to clear away land.

They use a hammer and chisel in places where there's no chance of damaging fossil bones.

Question 2

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When do paleontologists switch to smaller tools designed for more delicate work?

They use smaller tools in tight spaces.

They use smaller tools on smaller objects.

They use smaller tools when trying to break apart big chunks of rock.

They use smaller tools once fossils are partially exposed.

Question 3

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According to Dr. Forester, how would one become a famous paleontologist?

They would have to own their own restaurant.

They would have to travel around the world.

They would become famous if they found a new type of fossil or species of dinosaur.

They would have to give television interviews.

Question 4

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What are the three states of water, as explained on page 11?

solid, liquid, gas

smooth, rough, bumpy

cold, hot, invisible