WONDER #1028: What Is a Paleontologist?

Question 1 of 3

Scientists who study the history of life on Earth are called what?

  1. paleontologists
  2. lifeologists
  3. biologists
  4. dinosaurologists

Question 2 of 3

What do paleontologists look for when they dig out in the field?

  1. letters
  2. fossils
  3. oil
  4. treasure

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is an example of something a paleontologist might do?

  1. field work
  2. research
  3. laboratory experiments
  4. all of the above

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