Dinosaur traits

Everything we know about dinosaurs is based on _________,

Paleontologists study them to know their lives.

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Most Ornithischian dinosaurs were

• fruitarian.

• carnivorous.

• omnivorous.

• herbivorous.

Kiara, a paleontologist, discovered a fossilized dinosaur skull with sharp, blade-shaped teeth. What could she infer from her findings?

• The dinosaur was a meat eater.

• The dinosaur was a plant eater.

• The dinosaur hunted in large groups.

• The dinosaur preferred to hunt alone.

Which of these describes the relationship between dinosaurs and modern birds?

• Dinosaurs are the ancestors of modern birds.

• Dinosaurs are the descendants of modern birds.

• Dinosaurs and modern birds evolved at the same time.

• Though some dinosaurs share some traits with modern birds, they are not related.

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Was this dinosaur herbivore or carnivore?

True or false?
Scientists know that dinosaurs look like reptiles because of their tails.

• True
• False

True or false?
Scientists think that dinosaurs look like reptiles because they both have extra holes in their skulls.

• True
• False

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Which part of a dinosaur's body does this picture show?

• Skull
• Fur
• Scales
• Tail

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A herbivore eats...

• Plants
• Meat
• Both plants and meat
• Candy

A carnivore eats...

• Plants
• Meat
• Both plants and meat
• Pizza