The Mystery of Loch Ness Monster

What is one theory about the identity of the Loch Ness monster?

• It is a giant bird.

• It is an unknown marine mammal or an enormous fish.

• It is a mythical dragon.

• It is a large amphibian.

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Which prehistoric creature is suggested as a possible identity for the Loch Ness monster?

• Tyrannosaurus rex

• Plesiosaur

• Triceratops

• Stegosaurus

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How long ago did plesiosaurs supposedly die out?

• 10 million years ago

• 25 million years ago

• 65 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

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What is a major challenge to the theory that a creature lives in Loch Ness?

• The loch is too shallow.

• The loch is too warm.

• Few plants or fish can survive in the loch.

• The loch is too small.

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Why do scientists reject the idea of a single creature living in Loch Ness?

• It would be too noisy.

• It would need a family to breed and raise young.

• It would be too visible.

• It would need to migrate.

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Who is Tim Dinsdale?

• A marine biologist

• A Scottish fisherman

• A British engineer

• A famous novelist

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What is the main reason some people believe in the Loch Ness monster?

• Scientific evidence

• Passionate belief

• Government reports

• Historical documents

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What is a common argument against the existence of a group of giant animals in Loch Ness?

• They would be too loud.

• They would be easily spotted.

• They would need a large food supply.

• They would need to hibernate.

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What is the nature of the waters in Loch Ness?

• Warm and clear

• Dark and frigid

• Shallow and muddy

• Bright and warm

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What is the primary focus of Tim Dinsdale's interest in Loch Ness?

• Fishing

• Photography

• Theories about the Loch Ness monster

• Water sports

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