Dinosaurs: Facts and Extinction

Dinosaurs: Facts and Extinction

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, History

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial discusses the discovery of dinosaur fossils in 1820, highlighting well-known species like Tyrannosaurus Rex and Allosaurus. It explores the carnivorous nature of these creatures and the challenges faced by other species. The video delves into the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago, examining possible causes such as comets and volcanic activity. It also touches on the evolution of dinosaurs during the Triassic period, noting how some species grew to enormous sizes.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the discovery of dinosaurs become a sensation?

1820

1920

2020

1720

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dinosaur is known for being particularly aggressive, similar to Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Brachiosaurus

Triceratops

Allosaurus

Stegosaurus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of diet did the carnivorous dinosaurs have?

Herbivorous

Omnivorous

Insectivorous

Carnivorous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the proposed reasons for the sudden extinction of dinosaurs?

Climate change and disease

Kometen and Vulkane

Lack of food

Overhunting by humans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which period did the dinosaurs first appear?

Jurassic

Cretaceous

Triassic

Permian

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many years ago did the dinosaurs go extinct?

100 million years ago

65 million years ago

50 million years ago

200 million years ago