Discovery of Amazon Sortis: A New Genus of Dinosaur in the Ancient Amazon Basin

Palaeontologists in Brazil discovered a new dinosaur genus, Amazon Soros, which lived 110 million years ago. This small sauropod, about 10 meters long and weighing 10 tons, had light bones that might have enabled it to stand on its hind legs to reach food. Fossil similarities between Brazil and northwestern Africa support the theory that South America and Africa were once part of a supercontinent.

What is the estimated age of the newly discovered dinosaur genus in Brazil?

• 300 million years

• 200 million years

• 110 million years

• 50 million years

What is the approximate length of Amazon Soros?

• 5 meters

• 20 meters

• 10 meters

• 15 meters

How much did Amazon Soros weigh?

• 20 tons

• 15 tons

• 10 tons

• 5 tons

What unique feature did Amazon Soros have that might have helped it reach food?

• Sharp claws

• Long neck

• Light bones with spaces

• Fast running speed

What theory is supported by the similarities between fossils in Brazil and Africa?

• South America and Africa were once connected

• Dinosaurs lived in water

• Dinosaurs were warm-blooded

• Dinosaurs could fly