Fossils B/C

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Well, mostly just basic stuff (time period, diet, couple pictures, etc.) What difference is there between photos and illustrations?

A illustration (I call it a illustration but it is a photo too lol) is like this: https://img.purch.com/w/660/aHR0cDovL3d ... k3LmpwZw==

Haha, okay I wasn't sure if you meant something other then a photo. We already have some, but we might have to add more.

Nitpick: I think that'd be considered an artist's rendition? You can't take a photo of a living dino sadly

[Asmolpidgeon]

A illustration (I call it a illustration but it is a photo too lol) is like this: https://img.purch.com/w/660/aHR0cDovL3d ... k3LmpwZw==

Haha, okay I wasn't sure if you meant something other then a photo. We already have some, but we might have to add more.

Nitpick: I think that'd be considered an artist's rendition? You can't take a photo of a living dino sadly

True. That is rather unfortunate.

[GurtYo]

How would you recommend going about problems on the test that you don't know or don't have notes on? What is the best way to handle this and get the best answer you can?

[AWildMudkip]

How would you recommend going about problems on the test that you don't know or don't have notes on? What is the best way to handle this and get the best answer you can?

There's gonna be two cases of this:
1. It's some absolutely obscure bit of random info (in which case rip)
2. It's either conceptual or has enough info to give a good guess.

In the second case, try thinking back to the core fundamentals of paleontology. Often times you can build up to complex answers by only knowing the basics and then creating reasonable assumptions. For example, this is particularly useful in connecting morphology to function. If the question asks for a specific epoch or something, you can probably eliminate most epochs to increase your chances.

Either way though, if you're stuck on a question it's probably best to skip it and come back to it later if you have time.

[isotelus]

How would you recommend going about problems on the test that you don't know or don't have notes on? What is the best way to handle this and get the best answer you can?

There's gonna be two cases of this:
1. It's some absolutely obscure bit of random info (in which case rip)
2. It's either conceptual or has enough info to give a good guess.

In the second case, try thinking back to the core fundamentals of paleontology. Often times you can build up to complex answers by only knowing the basics and then creating reasonable assumptions. For example, this is particularly useful in connecting morphology to function. If the question asks for a specific epoch or something, you can probably eliminate most epochs to increase your chances.

Either way though, if you're stuck on a question it's probably best to skip it and come back to it later if you have time.

Yeah, and if they are asking for definitions or something similar, you can try to use word roots or other knowledge to try to figure it out. Also, often times each station will follow a theme and so you will be able to at least figure out the type of answer that is expected.

[GurtYo]

How many different fossils are on the fossils list? I am estimating 200 but I might be way off.

[dxu46]

How many different fossils are on the fossils list? I am estimating 200 but I might be way off.

There's a hundred or so, just look at the numbering. Rocks/trace fossils don't really count as fossils, IMO.

[GurtYo]

How many different fossils are on the fossils list? I am estimating 200 but I might be way off.

There's a hundred or so, just look at the numbering. Rocks/trace fossils don't really count as fossils, IMO.

PSHHH. I am so ignorant. Duh, look at the numbering. Thanks!

[AwersomeUser]

Do I need to know where a word (the name) comes from for division b?I saw someone asking it in the question marathon or is he/she just asking extra?

[UTF-8 U+6211 U+662F]

Do I need to know where a word (the name) comes from for division b?I saw someone asking it in the question marathon or is he/she just asking extra?

I would include that, yes. Both the common and scientific names.