TED-Ed: The ferocious predatory dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara - Nizar Ibrahim

TED-Ed: The ferocious predatory dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara - Nizar Ibrahim

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The video explores the ancient Sahara Desert, which was once a lush river system during the mid-cretaceous period. This ecosystem supported a diverse range of predators and prey, including dinosaurs like Spinosaurus. Fossils from the Kem Kem Beds reveal how these creatures adapted to their environment. The video also discusses the mass extinction events that led to the rise of new species, including mammals and birds, paving the way for human evolution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary characteristic of the Sahara Desert during the mid-cretaceous period?

A vast desert with no water

A lush river system

A frozen tundra

A volcanic landscape

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the predators in the Kem Kem Beds avoid direct competition?

By targeting different types and sizes of prey

By forming alliances with other predators

By hunting at different times of the day

By migrating to different regions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which flying reptile dominated the skies in the Kem Kem ecosystem?

Pterodactyl

Alanqa Saharica

Quetzalcoatlus

Pteranodon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the Spinosaurus was used to warn other creatures and possibly attract mates?

Its sharp claws

Its loud roar

Its 2 meter high sail

Its long tail

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event led to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species?

An asteroid impact and climate changes

A global ice age

A series of volcanic eruptions

A massive earthquake