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'' Why did the dinosaurs disappear ?''
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| extinct | no longer living or existing. |
| tyrannosaurs | large dinosaurs with small forelimbs and large heads. |
| brachiosaurs | big dinosaurs with long necks, nostrils above the eyes, and forelegs longer than hind legs. |
| stegosaurus | a dinosaur with a short neck, a small head, and long hind legs. |
| triceratops | a dinosaur with a horn above each eye and a horn on its nose. |
| rift | an opening caused by splitting, a narrow crack in rock. |
| continents | the seven main land areas on the earth. |
| ancient | very old. |
| minerals | substances formed in the earth by nature. |
| geologists | scientists who study the origin, history, and structure of the earth. |
| molten | melted by heat. |
| convection | the transfer of heat by motion, especially an upward motion. |
| atmosphere | all the air around us. |
| climate | the usual weather that occurs in a place, including the average temperature and average amounts of rain or wind. |
| average | typical or usual level. |
| nitrogen | a colorless,odorless gas that makes up about four fifths of the atmosphere. All plants and animals need nitrogen. |
| oxygen | a colorless,odorless,tasteless gas. It is needed for animals and plants to live. |
| argon | a colorless,odorless gas that makes up about one percent of the earth's atmosphere. |
| carbon dioxide | a colorless, odorless gas that is composed of carbon and oxygen and does not burn. It is produced when animals breathe and when fuel containing carbon burns. |
| methane | a colorless and odorless gas that burns easily used a s fuel. |
| radiation | the process of giving off energy in rays or waves. |
| meteorologists | scientists who study the atmosphere |
| absorb | to take in and become part of |
| equations | mathematical statements to show that two things are equal |
| fertile | able to produce crops, rich |
| economies | the managing of money and materials |
| informed | aware and knowledgeable |