Velociraptor Quiz

What does the name "Velociraptor" mean?

• Speedy hunter

• Desert runner

• Speedy thief

• Swift predator

Where have Velociraptor fossils been found?

• China, Mongolia, and Russia

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• Australia, New Zealand, and Japan

• Argentina, Brazil, and Chile

When were the first Velociraptor fossils discovered?

• 1914

• 1923

• 1935

• 1947

What type of environment did the Velociraptor live in?

• Forest-like

• Desert-like

• Mountainous

• Coastal

What was the diet of Velociraptors?

• Carnivorous, preying on herbivores

• Herbivorous, feeding on plants

• Omnivorous, eating both plants and meat

• Piscivorous, eating primarily fish

Approximately how tall was the Velociraptor?

• 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft)

• 1.5–2 m (5–6 ft)

• 2.5–3 m (8.2–9.8 ft)

• 3.5–4 m (11.5–13.1 ft)

Which feature of the Velociraptor indicates that it was very intelligent?

• Its long arms

• Its strong jaws

• Its large eyes

• Its bipedal stance

What distinctive feature did the Velociraptor have on its second toe?

• A webbed foot

• An oversized claw

• A hoof-like structure

• A sensory pad

According to the "Dinosaur Data" section, which of the following is NOT a feature of the Velociraptor?

• Very intelligent

• Bipedal

• Hunted and possibly scavenged

• Had feathers

What did Dr. Phil Manning use in his experiments to mimic the attack of a Velociraptor?

• A real Velociraptor claw

• A robotic claw

• A computer simulation

• A 3D-printed model