Marine Reptiles and Their Adaptations

Marine Reptiles and Their Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores various marine reptiles and sea creatures, detailing their physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. It covers species like Coelacanth, Liopleurodon, Tanystropheus, Ichthyosaurus, Elasmosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Rhomaleosaurus, Hydrotherosaurus, Mosasaurus, Tylosaurus, Platyodon, Megalodon, Kronusaurus, and Dunkleosteus. Each section provides insights into their unique adaptations, such as swimming abilities, feeding habits, and anatomical features.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the coelacanth's backbone?

It is made of bone.

It is made of cartilage.

It is made of muscle.

It is made of scales.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature helps Liopleurodon to be a powerful swimmer?

Its crescent-shaped fins

Its long neck

Its paddle-shaped limbs

Its dorsal fin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Tanystropheus primarily catch its prey?

By diving deep into the ocean

By using its long tail

By sneaking its head into a shoal of fish

By swimming fast

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a distinctive feature of Elasmosaurus?

Its strong tail

Its very long neck

Its large head

Its short neck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the name 'plesiosaurus' mean?

Near lizard

Giant fish

Sea monster

Long neck

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What adaptation allows Mosasaurus to swallow large prey?

Its strong tail

Its long neck

Its hinged lower jaw

Its sharp claws

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Tylosaurus catch its prey?

By using its long neck

By swimming slowly

By using a sudden burst of speed

By hiding in the sand

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