They use picks so they wouldn't damage the dinosaur bones in the process of digging them up.
Paleontologists are especially interested in the study of fossils.
Paleontologists use carbon dating to determine the age of rocks.
A shovel and this pointy thing.
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Paleontologists would use drills if they knew that the dinosaur or prehistoric animal skeleton was a bit deeper than other skeletons. If there was a dinosaur skeleton that was only a maximum amount of 2 feet down, they might use their picks. But, if its around 5 feet down, they may use drills. If its even deeper, they might even use a smal bit of dynamite!
A great use of cocktail picks during a party is for the skewering of snacks. Place the picks near any food you serve, and you will use far less napkins and plates.
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Paleontologists hunt fossils; Along with amateur Paleontologists too!
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The fossil record provides nothing good for paleontologists.
Paleontologists use fossils to determine the relative ages of rocks. Due to evolution the fossil assemblage in rocks changes over time and the different assemblages can therfore be used to place the rocks in which an assemblage is found in its place in the evolutionary sequence.
on average paleontologists make $67,000 per year