Walking with Monsters Quiz

What significant evolutionary step did our amphibian ancestors take?

• They became herbivores.

• They started living in trees.

• They evolved into the first reptiles.

• They developed wings.

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What was the primary reason for the growth of super-sized arthropod predators?

• Lack of predators.

• Abundance of food.

• Climate change.

• Oxygen-rich atmosphere.

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How does the Petrolacosaurus avoid drying out in the sun?

• By staying in water.

• By having tough scaly skin.

• By burrowing underground.

• By hiding under rocks.

What is the primary defense mechanism of the Mesothelae spider?

• Camouflage.

• Speed.

• Ambush from underground headquarters.

• Poisonous bite.

What environmental change poses a threat to the Mesothelae spider's lair?

• Earthquakes.

• Flooding.

• Forest fires.

• Drought.

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What adaptation helps Edaphosaurus regulate their body temperature?

• Burrowing underground.

• Thick fur.

• Huge sail on their backs.

• Large ears.

Why does the Dimetrodon avoid attacking adult Edaphosaurus when pregnant?

• To protect her eggs.

• To conserve energy.

• To avoid competition.

• To avoid injury.

What is the primary reason Dimetrodon eat 90% of a carcass?

• To ensure survival during food scarcity.

• To avoid waste.

• To gain maximum nutrients.

• To prevent other predators from eating.

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What strategy do baby Dimetrodon use to avoid being eaten by adults?

• Hiding in water.

• Rolling in dung.

• Climbing trees.

• Staying in groups.

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What evolutionary change helps reptiles tighten their grip on land?

• Developing wings.

• Becoming herbivores.

• Growing larger brains.

• Straightening and lengthening their legs.

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