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7. A reader of the article could determine that
a. scientists still look for new fossils
b. things we know about dinosaurs are based on the fossils

c. it is always exciting to find out what old animals have left behind
d. all of the above

8. Which of these is an opinion?

a. Not all fossils are body parts.
b. Scientists still continue to study fossils.
c. A lot of interesting fossils were discovered.
d. Teeth and hair are also considered fossils.

9. The article was created mainly to
a. explain why scientists study fossils
b. persuade readers to look for fossils
c. explain what fossils are and how they are created

d. list some examples of interesting fossils

10. According to the article, why are fossils interesting?
a. They look old and are fun to touch.

b. They help get information about creatures that lived long ago.
c. Studying about fossils helps us make interesting dinosaur movies.
d. none of the above

True or False

Check “T” for true and “F” for false.

a. Fossils are remains of an animal or plant that died T F

not too long ago.

b. There are parts of the body that do not rot.
T F
c. Scientists study fossils.
T F
d. Fossils help us get information about those that
T F
lived a long time ago.

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