Albertosaurus: The Predecessor of T-Rex

What is the evolutionary relationship between Albertosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex?

• Albertosaurus evolved from T-Rex.

• Albertosaurus and T-Rex share a common ancestor.

• Albertosaurus and T-Rex are unrelated.

• Albertosaurus is a descendant of T-Rex.

Which of the following best describes the size of Albertosaurus?

• 15 to 20 ft long and 8 ft tall

• 40 to 50 ft long and 20 ft tall

• 25 to 30 ft long and 10 ft tall

• 10 to 15 ft long and 5 ft tall

What physical feature of Albertosaurus helped it in hunting?

• Three-fingered limbs

• Sharp serrated teeth

• Long neck

• Feathered body

What evidence suggests that Albertosaurus might have lived in social groups?

• Fossils found in isolation

• Fossils found in close proximity

• Fossils found with herbivores

• Fossils found in water bodies

What is the main debate among paleontologists regarding Albertosaurus?

• Whether it lived in water

• Whether it was a herbivore

• Whether it could fly

• Whether it engaged in pack hunting

What environmental changes contributed to the decline of Albertosaurus?

• Decrease in oxygen levels

• Changes in climate and vegetation

• Increase in volcanic activity

• Rise in sea levels

How did the rise of T-Rex affect Albertosaurus?

• T-Rex and Albertosaurus coexisted peacefully

• T-Rex was unaffected by Albertosaurus

• T-Rex became the dominant predator

• T-Rex became its prey

Where have significant Albertosaurus fossils been discovered?

• United States

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Canada

What insights do Albertosaurus fossils provide?

• Dietary habits of herbivores

• Marine life of the Cretaceous

• Social structures and behavior

• Migration patterns of birds

What role did Albertosaurus play in the late Cretaceous ecosystems?

• It was a primary herbivore.

• It was a marine reptile.

• It was a top predator.

• It was a scavenger.