daily questions science 2-? Flashcards

1
Q

how can we distinguish different types of marine invertebrates?

A

shape, symmetry, coiling

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2
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what are the two major groups of dinosaurs?

A

lizard hip and bird hip

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3
Q

what can we learn from dinosaur trackways?

A

trace fossils, what they were doing, how fast they were moving

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4
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what are the basic requirements for fossil preservation?

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skeleton, hard parts, rapid preservation. has to be covered

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5
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what’s the difference between a body fossil and a trace fossil?

A

skeleton- body; trace- poop aspect of behavior

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6
Q

what is the evidence for the big bang?

A

universe is expanding, Red shift

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7
Q

why do we have seasons on earth?

A

tilt of the Earth’s axis

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8
Q

Why is the red river so prone to flooding?

A

Climate and Geology

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9
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what factors influence temperature on earth?

A

latitude, evluation, proximity to H2O

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10
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what is the difference between high and low pressure?

A

low- rising and expanding High- low humdity nice weather

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11
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why does the wind blow?

A

movement of high to low pressure

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