WorksheetsStegosaurus Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the name "Stegosaurus" mean?
Spiked lizard
Roofed lizard
Armored giant
Swift reptile
Where have Stegosaurus fossils been found?
Eastern USA, northern Europe, western India, Japan, and northern Africa
Western USA, western Europe, southern India, China, and southern Africa
Central USA, eastern Europe, northern India, China, and central Africa
Southern USA, central Europe, western India, Mongolia, and eastern Africa
How many plates did Stegosaurus have on its back?
15 plates
17 plates
19 plates
21 plates
What was the approximate length of a Stegosaurus?
5–7 m (16–23 ft)
7–9 m (23–30 ft)
9–12 m (30–40 ft)
12–15 m (40–50 ft)
What was the function of the spikes at the end of Stegosaurus's tail?
For display to attract mates
To aid in balance while walking
As a weapon to defend against predators
To dig for food
How much could a Stegosaurus weigh?
Up to 1,000 kg (1 ton)
Up to 2,000 kg (2 tons)
Up to 3,000 kg (3 tons)
Up to 4,000 kg (4 tons)
What was discovered in 1992 about Stegosaurus that added to its defensive features?
It had a second brain in its tail
It had chainmail-like armoured plates protecting its throat and hip areas
It had wings for short-distance flight
It had venomous spikes on its tail
What was the initial assumption about the pointy back plates of Stegosaurus?
They were used for flying
They were purely decorative
They were used for defense against predators
They were used for regulating body temperature
What is the most recent theory about the function of Stegosaurus's plates?
They were used to attract mates
They were used to regulate body temperature
They were used to recognize other members of their species
They were used to store water
How did Stegosaurus likely live?
In solitary
In small family groups or herds
In large herds like buffalo
In pairs for life
What happened towards the end of the Jurassic period that affected the Stegosaurus?
They evolved into birds
They developed a second brain
A minor mass extinction occurred
They migrated to a different continent
What is a notable feature of the Stegosaurus's brain?
It was the size of a basketball
It was highly complex for problem-solving
It was only the size of a table-tennis ball
It was located in the tail
Where was the most complete Stegosaurus skeleton found?
In the Gobi Desert
In Colorado in 1992
In the Amazon Rainforest
In the Sahara Desert
What nickname was given to the most complete Stegosaurus skeleton found?
Tiny
Spike
Dino
Steggy
What adaptation did Stegosaurus have under its feet?
Webbed feet for swimming
Pads of spongy tissue to cushion its weight
Sharp claws for digging
Wheels for faster movement
What was the diet of Stegosaurus?
Carnivorous, feeding on smaller dinosaurs
Omnivorous, eating both plants and small animals
Herbivorous, eating low-growing leaves and plants
Insectivorous, feeding on large insects
