GKC - Weekly Quiz 11 - Dinosaurs

The  velociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur dinosaur that lived approximately 75 to 71 million years ago. What is the meaning of the word “Velociraptor”?

• Swift Seizer

• Predatory Bird

• Sound Hunter

• Flightless Predator

What is the name given to the largest dinosaurs to have ever walked on Earth?

• Titanosaurs

• Spinosaurs

• Giganotosaurus

• Megalithimus

In which historical period did dinosaurs go extinct?

• Jurassic Period

• Cretaceous Period

• Mesozoic Period

• Devonian Period

The crater that formed as a result of the asteroid theorized to have eradicated all dinosaurs is known as the Chicxulub crater. Where is this located?

• Mexico

• Venezuela

• Peru

• Argentina

It has long been thought that dinosaurs' skin was covered in scales. Recent evidence shows that at least 30 species, and perhaps even all species, of dinosaurs actually had "x" covering their skin. What is "x"?

• Feathers

• Clumps of fur

• Cartilaginous Plating

• Keratin Exoskeleton

What was the name given by William Buckland to the very first Dinosaur fossil to be found in 1819?

• Megalosaurs

• Tyrannosaurus - Rex

• Rajasaurus

• Baryonyx

A limestone cliff with over 5000 dinosaur footprints dating back to nearly 68 million years ago exists in what country?

• Bolivia

• Chilie

• Ecuador

• Guyana

While there is some debate, it is believed that the vertical plates on the back of stegosaurus were likely used for all of the following EXCEPT one, which one is that?

• To attract mates

• To allow for more stable swimming

• As a defense mechanism

• To regulate body temperature

Which of the following are believed to be the closest descendants of Dinosaurs?

• Birds

• Pachyderms

• Apes

• Reptiles

The oldest dinosaur lived 245 million years ago, the remains have been discovered in Scotland. What is the name of this dinosaur?

• Saltopus

• Brontosaurus

• Ceratosaurs

• Composognathus