Ancient Penguins Quiz

What is the height range of Harris' penguin?

• 2.5-3.5 ft (75-105 cm)

• 3.6-4.1 ft (110-125 cm)

• 4.2-5.0 ft (130-150 cm)

• 2.0-3.0 ft (60-90 cm)

What is the weight range of Harris' penguin?

• 30-60 lb (14-27 kg)

• 40-80 lb (18-36 kg)

• 50-100 lb (23-45 kg)

• 60-120 lb (27-54 kg)

Where was the fossil of Harris' penguin found?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Antarctica

• South Africa

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What other types of fossils were found from the same time period as Harris' penguin?

• Dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and ammonites

• Mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant sloths

• Crabs, lobsters, and whales

• Trilobites, brachiopods, and eurypterids

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What was the global climate like during the time period when Harris' penguin lived?

• Temperatures were much warmer than today

• Temperatures were similar to today

• Temperatures dropped to 3°C below current global averages

• Temperatures were 5°C above current global averages

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What type of environment did Harris' penguin's fossil indicate it lived in?

• Dense forests

• Open grasslands

• Marine environment with beaches and reefs

• Mountainous regions

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the height range of S. urbinai?

• 2.3-2.5 ft (70-76 cm)

• 2.3-3 ft (70-91 cm)

• 3-3.5 ft (91-106 cm)

• 1.5-2 ft (45-61 cm)

What is the weight range of the Slender-footed penguin?

• 10.5-17 lb (4.8-7.7 kg)

• 8-13 lb (3.6-5.9 kg)

• 5-10 lb (2.3-4.5 kg)

• 12-18 lb (5.4-8.2 kg)

Where were the fossils of S. urbinai found?

• Argentina

• Peru and Chile

• Brazil

• Antarctica

What type of environment did the S. urbinai fossils form in?

• Desert with sand dunes

• Forest with dense trees

• Beach and reefs exposed to marine currents

• Mountainous region with snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1