Dinosaur Discovery Quiz

Which dinosaur is known for its large size and fierce appearance?

• Stegosaurus

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Apatosaurus

• Triceratops

What is the primary source of information about dinosaurs?

• Historical paintings

• Modern reptiles

• Fossils

• Ancient texts

Who discovered the first dinosaur fossils in England?

• Gideon Mantell

• Marianne Mantell

• Charles Darwin

• Richard Owen

What is the role of a paleontologist?

• Drawing pictures of fossils

• Taking photographs of fossils

• Studying ancient plants and animals

• Determining the age of rocks

What is used to protect dinosaur bones during transportation?

• Metal casing

• Plaster cast

• Plastic wrap

• Wooden box

What is the significance of shellac in fossil preservation?

• It cleans the bones

• It makes the bones heavier

• It helps hold the bones together

• It colors the bones

What is the purpose of a draftsman in fossil excavation?

• To clean the fossils

• To draw each bone in its exact position

• To dig out the fossils

• To photograph the fossils

How are missing dinosaur bones replaced in museum displays?

• With wooden carvings

• With plastic or fiberglass replicas

• With metal structures

• With real bones from other animals

What is the main challenge in making copies of dinosaur skeletons?

• Taking the skeleton apart bone by bone

• Cleaning the bones

• Transporting the skeletons

• Finding the original bones

What do scientists use to determine the diet of a dinosaur?

• The location of the fossils

• The shape of the teeth

• The color of the bones

• The size of the dinosaur