Dinosaur Discovery and Paleontology Quiz

What do fossils primarily help us understand about dinosaurs?

• Their diet

• Their extinction causes

• Their physical appearance

• Their social behavior

How do paleontologists fill in the missing parts of dinosaur skeletons?

• By using computer simulations

• By comparing with modern animal skeletons

• By guessing based on size

• By using bones from other animals

Which modern animal's skeleton helped paleontologists reconstruct the T-Rex?

• Crocodile

• Lizard

• Chicken

• Elephant

What role do engineers play in studying dinosaurs?

• They name new dinosaur species

• They study dinosaur habitats

• They create 3D models of skeletons

• They analyze dinosaur diets

Which dinosaur is known for having longer front legs than rear legs?

• T-Rex

• Stegosaurus

• Triceratops

• Brachiosaurus

What is the estimated length of the Argentinosaurus?

• 20-30 meters

• 50-60 meters

• 30-40 meters

• 40-50 meters

What distinguishes pterosaurs from dinosaurs?

• They were herbivores

• They were flying reptiles

• They were mammals

• They lived in water

What was the first pterosaur to be discovered?

• Pteranodon

• Pterodactylus

• Quetzalcoatlus

• Rhamphorhynchus

What was the ichthyosaur named for?

• Its sharp teeth

• Its large size

• Its fish-like tail

• Its bird-like features

Why were Mary Anning's discoveries initially not credited to her?

• She was a woman

• She was not a scientist

• She was too young

• She did not publish her findings