Where is Hurum’s native country?
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Where has Hurum done much of his fossil work?
Canada
Greenland
Svalbard
Iceland
What natural phenomenon helps scientists work longer days in Svalbard?
Moonlight
Heavy rain
Northern lights
The "midnight sun"
What did Hurum imagine the fossils saying?
I have a story to tell.
I am not a rock.
I am not a rock. I am a fossil. I have a story to tell.
I am a fossil.
What kind of creature was Predator X?
Triceratops
Plesiosaur
Tyrannosaurus
Pterodactyl
What size were the teeth of Predator X compared to?
Cucumbers
Carrots
Bananas
Apples
What filled Jørn Hurum’s shelves in his bedroom?
Fossils
Toys
Clothes
Books
What degree did Jørn Hurum earn?
Master’s in history
PhD in astronomy
Bachelor’s in biology
PhD in paleontology
What kind of equipment does the team bring?
Cameras and flashlights
Food, jackhammers, water
Computers and phones
Tents and fishing rods
What is special about Svalbard’s location?
It is north of the Arctic Circle
It is a tropical island
It is in the desert
It is a city in Norway
What was the great fossil they found called?
Sea King
Predator X
Monster Y
Dinosaur Rex
How many people usually join Hurum on expeditions?
15 to 20
50 to 60
30 to 40
5 to 10
What did Jørn Hurum turn his bedroom into when he was six years old?
A small museum
A playroom
A classroom
A library
What is the "cool thing" for Hurum?
Reading books
The act of discovery
Taking photos
Cooking meals
When is the "dig season" in Svalbard?
May to June
December to January
March to April
July to August
Why is digging easier during the "dig season"?
The ground freezes more
It snows heavily
The frozen ground softens
It rains a lot
How much rock did Hurum’s team remove to find their greatest discovery?
100 tons
About 60 tons
5 tons
10 tons
What is an example of a challenge Hurum’s team faces?
Running out of food
No equipment
Finding many broken bones called "explodasaurus"
Getting lost
What did the hills in Svalbard used to be?
Volcanoes
Mountains
Forests
Seabeds about 100 meters deep
Why does Hurum say digging is like a scratch-off lottery ticket?
You get money each time
You always win a prize
It is easy work
Sometimes you find small parts, sometimes a jackpot