It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a DINOSAUR!

The video explores the fascinating history of dinosaurs, their extinction, and how some evolved into birds. It discusses the catastrophic events that led to the extinction of many dinosaurs, while highlighting the survival of certain theropods due to their unique adaptations. These adaptations eventually led to the evolution of birds, which are considered modern-day dinosaurs. The video also explains the bird-like traits that developed in theropods, such as feathers and wings, and how these traits contributed to their survival and evolution into the diverse bird species we see today.

What major event contributed to the extinction of many dinosaur species?

• A global flood

• A giant asteroid impact

• A solar eclipse

• A massive earthquake

Which group of dinosaurs is most closely related to modern birds?

• Sauropods

• Theropods

• Stegosaurs

• Ankylosaurs

What adaptation did theropods develop that was crucial for the evolution of birds?

• Thick skin

• Long tails

• Horns

• Feathers

Why were smaller theropods more likely to survive the mass extinction event?

• They could run faster

• They had stronger teeth

• They required less food

• They were better at hiding

How many types of birds exist today as a result of their dinosaur ancestors?

• Over 20,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 1,000