Lesson 46: A Prehistoric Plain

Which sentence best summarizes the key events during the hatching of the triceratops?

• The triceratops immediately runs away from predators.

• The triceratops quickly finds food after hatching.

• The triceratops is cared for by its mother after hatching.

• The triceratops struggles to break free from its egg before emerging.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What most likely did the author intend by mentioning the size of the triceratops eggs in the text?

• To emphasize the similarities between dinosaurs and modern birds.

• To illustrate the incredible growth potential of the triceratops.

• To show that triceratops were not very different from reptiles today.

• To suggest that all reptiles lay large eggs.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What conclusion can be drawn about the survival challenges faced by the triceratops as it grows up on the great plain? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.