daily questions science 2-? Flashcards
how can we distinguish different types of marine invertebrates?
shape, symmetry, coiling
what are the two major groups of dinosaurs?
lizard hip and bird hip
what can we learn from dinosaur trackways?
trace fossils, what they were doing, how fast they were moving
what are the basic requirements for fossil preservation?
skeleton, hard parts, rapid preservation. has to be covered
what’s the difference between a body fossil and a trace fossil?
skeleton- body; trace- poop aspect of behavior
what is the evidence for the big bang?
universe is expanding, Red shift
why do we have seasons on earth?
tilt of the Earth’s axis
Why is the red river so prone to flooding?
Climate and Geology
what factors influence temperature on earth?
latitude, evluation, proximity to H2O
what is the difference between high and low pressure?
low- rising and expanding High- low humdity nice weather
why does the wind blow?
movement of high to low pressure