The Ancient Mesosaurus

How long ago were the Mesosaurus alive?

• 50 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 300 million years ago

• 500 million years ago

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

When did the Mesosaurus go extinct?

• 1999

• 80 thousand years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 260 million years ago

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

How big did Mesosaurus get?

• 1 meter long

• 15 feet long

• 20 meters long

• 30 feet long

On which continents are Mesosaurus fossils found?

• Asia & North America

• South America & Australia

• North America & Europe

• South America & Africa

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which modern-day lizard is the Mesosaurus most similar to?

• gecko

• iguana

• crocodile

• komodo dragon

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

True or False, the Mesosaurus was capable of swimming across an ocean.

• True

• False