Stegosaurus Quiz

What does the name 'Stegosaurus' mean?

• Roof lizard

• Spiked lizard

• Ancient lizard

• Giant lizard

How long was the Stegosaurus approximately?

• 20 feet

• 30 feet

• 40 feet

• 50 feet

What was the size of the Stegosaurus's brain compared to?

• A cat's brain

• A bird's brain

• A human's brain

• A dog's brain

What was the estimated top speed of the Stegosaurus?

• 4 miles per hour

• 8 miles per hour

• 2 miles per hour

• 6 miles per hour

What is one debated purpose of the Stegosaurus's plates?

• For flying

• For hunting

• For swimming

• For defense

What unusual item did the Stegosaurus swallow as part of its diet?

• Shells

• Leaves

• Bones

• Stones

What type of diet did the Stegosaurus have?

• Herbivorous

• Insectivorous

• Carnivorous

• Omnivorous

Which famous movie monster was inspired by the Stegosaurus?

• Godzilla

• Jurassic Park T-Rex

• Mothra

• King Kong

Which U.S. state has the Stegosaurus as its state dinosaur?

• Texas

• California

• Colorado

• New York

What was the initial incorrect theory about the Stegosaurus's brain?

• It had two brains

• It had no brain

• It had a brain in its tail

• It had a brain in its hip