Dinosaur Reading

1) In his study of prehistoric life, Peter Falkingham rarely spends time on outdoor research these days.

• True

• False

• Not given/ Not stated

2) Several attempts are usually needed before the computer model of a dinosaur used by Sellers and Manning manages to stay upright.

• True

• False

• Not given/ Not stated

3) When the Sellers and Manning computer model was used for people, it showed them moving faster than they are physically able to.

• True

• False

• Not given/ Not stated

4) Some paleontologists have expressed reservations about the conclusions reached by the Manchester team concerning the movement of dinosaurs.

• True

• False

• Not given/ Not stated

5) An experienced tracker can analyse fossil footprints as easily as those made by live animals.

• True

• False

• Not given/ Not stated

6) Research carried out into the composition of prehistoric mud has been found to be inaccurate.

• True

• False

• Not given/ Not stated

Dinosaur's name comes from spines.

One theory: they were necessary to hold up a 7 ............ which helped control body heat.

Skull is 8 ............... compared with rest of body.

9 ............ made easier by wide tail and highly developed muscles in legs.

Mud is simulated with attention to its texture and thickness and how

much 10 ..... it contains.