Exploring Life in the Neogene Period

How tall was Lucy, the Australopithecus afarensis?

• 1.5 meters

• 0.95 meters

• 1.05 meters

• 1.2 meters

Where were Australopithecus afarensis fossils discovered?

• South America

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

What feature suggests Australopithecus afarensis walked upright?

• Long arms

• Broad pelvis

• Narrow feet

• Short legs

What estimated bite force did MEAP pirania possess?

• Between 100 to 500 newtons

• Between 2,000 to 5,000 newtons

• Between 1,240 to 4,749 newtons

• Between 500 to 1,000 newtons

What speculative behavior is associated with MEAP pirania?

• Solitary hunting

• Group hunting

• Scavenging

• Herbivorous feeding

What was the estimated height of Titanis?

• 3 meters

• 2.5 to 3 meters

• 1.4 to 1.87 meters

• 2 to 2.5 meters

What unique feature did Titanis have compared to other birds?

• Feathers

• Beak shape

• Presence in North America

• Diet

What era did bear dogs first appear?

• Triassic

• Cretaceous

• Eocene and Oligocene epochs

• Jurassic

Why did bear dogs become extinct?

• Competition with other predators

• Climate change

• Lack of food

• Meteor impact

How long was the head of Porosaurus?

• 3 feet

• 6 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet