Dinosaur Evolution and Characteristics

Dinosaur Evolution and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video takes viewers on a journey through time to explore various dinosaurs and marine reptiles. It starts with a visit to Jurassic China to learn about feathered dinosaurs like Anchiornis. Next, it travels to ancient Morocco to discover Spinosaurus, the largest meat-eating dinosaur. The journey continues to the Cretaceous seas, where Tylosaurus, a giant marine reptile, is explored. Finally, the video concludes with a visit to Montana to meet the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex, highlighting its features and relation to modern birds.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did the Anchiornis possess that helped it move between trees?

Wings for flying long distances

Strong legs for jumping

Feathers for gliding

Colorful scales

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What period did the Anchiornis live in?

Permian

Triassic

Jurassic

Cretaceous

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary diet of the Spinosaurus?

Fish and other aquatic creatures

Insects and worms

Plants and leaves

Small mammals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the sail on the back of the Spinosaurus likely benefit it?

It helped in flying

It was used for storing food

It attracted mates or regulated temperature

It was a defense mechanism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the length of the Spinosaurus compared to the T-Rex?

Shorter than a T-Rex

The same length as a T-Rex

Half the length of a T-Rex

Longer than a T-Rex

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a distinctive feature of the Tylosaurus that aided in its hunting?

Sharp claws for catching fish

An extra set of teeth in the roof of its mouth

A long neck for reaching prey

A long tail for swift swimming

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of environment did the Tylosaurus inhabit?

Open plains

Dense forests

Marine environments

Mountainous regions

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