Swimming Dinosaur Facts

Swimming Dinosaur Facts

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Geography, Science

KG - 12th Grade

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The video explores five fascinating facts about swimming dinosaurs and reptiles. It begins with an introduction to the topic, highlighting that most swimming creatures were reptiles, not dinosaurs, except for the Spinosaurus. The Spinosaurus is noted for its size and semi-aquatic lifestyle. The video then discusses the pliosaurus, known for its powerful bite, and the evolutionary stability of crocodiles. Finally, it covers the evolution of dolphins from land-dwelling creatures to aquatic mammals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dinosaur is known to have adapted to life in water?

Triceratops

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Velociraptor

Spinosaurus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did Spinosaurus have that helped it swim?

Gills

A long tail

Webbed feet

Fins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which swimming reptile had a bite stronger than a T. rex?

Pliosaurus

Mosasaurus

Ichthyosaurus

Plesiosaurus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have crocodiles changed over millions of years?

They have evolved significantly.

They have hardly changed.

They have become smaller.

They have developed wings.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which land animal did dolphins evolve?

Hippos

Bears

Elephants

Lions