Central Ideas and Objective Summaries Quiz 9.27

Who discovered the Velafrons dinosaur fossil?

• Martha Carolina Aguillon Martinez

• Stacey Carver

• Lance Carson

• A group of young students

What is unique about the nasal cavities of Velafrons compared to other duck-billed dinosaurs?

• Its nose was on its head and it breathed through its bony crest

• It had a nose in front of its eyes

• It had no nasal cavities

• Its nasal cavities were similar to a Tyrannosaurus rex

Where was the Velafrons fossil discovered?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Asia

• United States

What is the meaning of the name 'Velafrons'?

• Sailed forehead

• Strong hind legs

• Musical dinosaur

• Bulky lizard

What is the significance of finding a hadrosaurid fossil in Mexico?

• Few dinosaur fossils have been discovered there

• It was the first dinosaur fossil ever found

• It was found in a desert

• It was found with snails and clams

There are 3 statements below. Select two central ideas developed throughout the article.

• Velafrons were the first duck-billed dinos found in the Mexico.

• Velafrons have unique physical features including long nasal cavities on the top of their heads.

• Martha Carolina Aguillon Martinez is a paleontologist.