10 Strange-Looking Prehistoric Animals

10 Strange-Looking Prehistoric Animals

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Science, Biology, Life Skills, Geography, History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores various prehistoric animals with unique adaptations, highlighting their evolutionary significance. It covers creatures like Helicopryan, Quetzalcoatlus, Therizinosaurus, Microraptor, Glyptodon, Macrauchenia, Platybelodon, Megatherium, Arthropleura, and Anomalocaris. Each section delves into the distinct features and survival strategies of these animals, emphasizing how their adaptations helped them thrive in their respective environments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mystery surrounding the Helicopryan?

Its habitat

Its diet

Its size

The orientation and use of its tooth spiral

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of the Ketzel quatlis?

It had a long, flexible neck

It was a large pterosaur with a wingspan over 10 meters

It was a small, feathered dinosaur

It had a spiral of teeth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Theraxenosaurus primarily use its long claws?

For flying

For digging burrows

For reaching vegetation and possibly defense

For swimming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the Micro Raptor's wings?

It had two pairs of wings

Its wings were used for swimming

Its wings were used for digging

It had no wings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Glyptadon often mistaken for?

A prehistoric fish

A giant bird

A large armadillo

A dinosaur

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What adaptation did the Macro Cania have for feeding?

Sharp claws

Wings for gliding

A long trunk for plucking leaves

A spiral of teeth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why could Arthropluro grow so large during the Carboniferous period?

The high oxygen levels in the atmosphere

It lived in water

It had no predators

It had a unique diet