Dinosaurs and Their Extinction

Dinosaurs and Their Extinction

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores why dinosaurs went extinct, highlighting that scientists are unsure but suggest a massive asteroid and volcanic eruptions as possible causes. These events could have blocked sunlight, leading to the extinction of many species. However, some dinosaurs survived and evolved into birds, linking modern birds to their dinosaur ancestors.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason scientists are unsure about the exact cause of dinosaur extinction?

Dinosaurs are still alive today.

There are multiple possible causes for the extinction.

The extinction happened too recently to study.

There is no evidence of dinosaurs ever existing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event is believed to have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs?

A global flood

A solar eclipse

A large asteroid impact

A massive earthquake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did volcanic eruptions potentially affect dinosaur life?

By increasing oxygen levels

By providing more food

By blocking sunlight with dust

By creating new habitats

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the dinosaurs that survived the extinction event?

They moved to another planet.

They became extinct later.

They evolved into mammals.

They evolved into birds.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern-day animals are considered descendants of dinosaurs?

Mammals

Amphibians

Reptiles

Birds