Discovering Dinosaurs: A Fun Quiz

What is the name of the period during which dinosaurs were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates?

• Jurassic

• Triassic

• Cretaceous

• Paleozoic

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Which of the following dinosaurs is known for having three horns on its face?

• Stegosaurus

• Triceratops

• Velociraptor

• Brachiosaurus

Compare the size of a Velociraptor to a modern-day animal. Which animal is it most similar in size to?

• Elephant

• Chicken

• Lion

• Dog

Why do scientists believe that some dinosaurs had feathers?

• To help them swim

• For warmth and possibly flight

• To scare predators

• To blend in with their environment

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Imagine you are a paleontologist who has discovered a new dinosaur fossil. What steps would you take to determine the type of dinosaur it is?

• Measure the bones and compare them to known species

• Guess based on the location of the fossil

• Name it after yourself immediately

• Sell the fossil to a museum

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