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3771900-685800PBMA Marine ResearchSecond Semester Mr. TrippFossil BlundersAnd theCase of Mistaken Identity This morning we are going to continue our study of marine dinosaurs by asking some important questions about early dinosaur fossil hunters. These courageous and sometimes reckless individuals made their living looking for the fossilized remains of a creature that early scientists did not fully understand. They faced many hardships along the way and made their fair share of mistakes in the process. The video "Mistaken Identity" (Paleoworld) highlights some of the early efforts of the first fossil hunters. Please answer the questions below in the space provided. You may use only your notes taken in class. Good luck!What does the term “dinosaur” really mean?Who was the first individual to use this term?Where is the Crystal Palace located?Roy Chapman Andrews was known for his flamboyant style. How else would you describe this colorful individual?What was the name of the desert were RCA found his most famous dinosaur fossil?What mistake did Roy make in his identification of this fossil?Thomas Jefferson made a rather large mistake in identifying a particular fossil. What was it?Describe how Hollywood has incorrectly portrayed dinosaurs in the past.Describe four obstacles or challenges that early fossil hunter faced in their search for dinosaur fossils.a.b.c.d.According to Robert Bakker, what must you do to be a successful fossil hunter? Be specific and develop your answer carefully.Fossil hunting was highly competitive. Why?Name three reasons why someone became a fossil hunter during the 1800’s.a.b.c.What mistake did Edward Cope make and why was a mistake like this easy to do. ................
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