Alberta's Geography and Geology | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The light brown region is what region?

Foothills Region

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Why was Dinosaur Provincial Park created?

To protect Alberta's fossils.

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Scientists who study fossils to learn about very old forms of life are called:

Paleontologists

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The region colored in purple is what region?

Canadian Shield Region

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What are landforms?

Different features of the land, such as mountains, hills or plains.

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What are fossils?

The remains or shapes of ancient plants and animals that have turned to stone.

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Why is the Royal Tyrrell Museum so important? (3 reasons)

1. Alberta's fossils can remain in AB 2. Paleontologists have a place to study fossils 3. People can see and learn from the fossils

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What two factors affect climate?

Latitude and elevation.

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How are fossil fuels formed?

Plants and animals that lived in the ocean died & were covered by silt & sand. Oceans began to disappear, heat & pressure turned the plants & animals into fuels

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How is the Royal Tyrrell Museum contributing to Alberta’s scientific knowledge?

It gives scientists a place to study fossils and learn about plants and animals that once lived on Earth.

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Why do we find fossils in Alberta?

Fossils are found in AB because of the way the land was formed. In some places there were earthquakes & volcanoes. Plants & animals were covered & preserved.

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What are 3 ways that climate affects us?

Activities, work, and travel.

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