Dinosaur Characteristics and Adaptations

Dinosaur Characteristics and Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video is a part of National Geographic Kids' Dynopedia series, focusing on various dinosaurs. It highlights the Carnotaurus, a theropod with smaller arms than a T-Rex, and the Styracosaurus, which could run faster than an elephant. The Spinosaurus is noted for its sail-like spine and crocodile-like jaws, adapted for semi-aquatic life.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dinosaur is known for having smaller arms than a T-Rex?

Styracosaurus

Carnotaurus

Triceratops

Velociraptor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did the Carnotaurus have on its head?

A large crest

Colorful feathers

Horns like a bull

A big beak

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast could the Styracosaurus potentially run?

20 miles per hour

25 miles per hour

16 miles per hour

10 miles per hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary adaptation of the dinosaur with a sail-like spine?

Flying

Running fast

Breathing while submerged

Climbing trees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the height of the sail on the dinosaur's back?

5 feet

12 feet

7 feet

10 feet