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Dinosaur traits

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Everything we know about dinosaurs is based on (a)   ,

Paleontologists study them to know their lives.

2.

Most Ornithischian dinosaurs were

a)

fruitarian.

b)

carnivorous.

c)

omnivorous.

d)

herbivorous.

3.

Kiara, a paleontologist, discovered a fossilized dinosaur skull with sharp, blade-shaped teeth. What could she infer from her findings?

a)

The dinosaur was a meat eater.

b)

The dinosaur was a plant eater.

c)

The dinosaur hunted in large groups.

d)

The dinosaur preferred to hunt alone.

4.

Which of these describes the relationship between dinosaurs and modern birds?

a)

Dinosaurs are the ancestors of modern birds.

b)

Dinosaurs are the descendants of modern birds.

c)

Dinosaurs and modern birds evolved at the same time.

d)

Though some dinosaurs share some traits with modern birds, they are not related.

5.

Was this dinosaur herbivore or carnivore?

(a)  

6.
True or false?
Scientists know that dinosaurs look like reptiles because of their tails.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
True or false?
Scientists think that dinosaurs look like reptiles because they both have extra holes in their skulls.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which part of a dinosaur's body does this picture show?
a)
Skull
b)
Fur
c)
Scales
d)
Tail
9.
A herbivore eats...
a)
Plants
b)
Meat
c)
Both plants and meat
d)
Candy
10.
A carnivore eats...
a)
Plants
b)
Meat
c)
Both plants and meat
d)
Pizza
11.
An omnivore eats...
a)
Plants
b)
Meat
c)
Both plants and meat
d)
Hamburgers
12.
What do scientists look at to know what dinosaurs ate?
a)
Skulls
b)
Teeth
c)
Tails
d)
Scales