Dinosaur Quiz

What are dinosaurs considered to be?

• Prehistoric reptiles

• Modern mammals

• Ancient fish

• Early humans

Why are modern birds technically considered dinosaurs?

• Because they can fly

• Because of common ancestors

• Because they are reptiles

• Because they are extinct

Which of the following is true about non-avian dinosaurs?

• They are still alive today

• They are now extinct

• They live in the ocean

• They are mammals

During which time period did dinosaurs first appear?

• Jurassic

• Triassic

• Cretaceous

• Cenozoic

What period did the Stegosaurus live in?

• Jurassic Period

• Cretaceous Period

• Triassic Period

• Devonian Period

What unique feature did the Stegosaurus have on its back and tail?

• Two rows of kite-shaped plates

• Three horns

• A long neck

• Wings

How much did the Stegosaurus weigh?

• Almost 14,000 pounds

• 5,000 pounds

• 20,000 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

What period did the Triceratops live in?

• Cretaceous Period

• Jurassic Period

• Triassic Period

• Devonian Period

How many horns did the Triceratops have?

• Three horns

• Two horns

• One horn

• No horns

How long could the Triceratops' skull grow?

• 10 feet

• 5 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet