Dinosaurs: Amargasaurus

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    Scientists think Amargasaurus was a close relative of which dinosaur? 

    • Diplodocus
    • Tyrannosaurus
    • Rhinoceros
    • Lufengosaurus
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following statements about the teeth of Amargasaurus is not correct? 

    • Amargasaurus had long, slender teeth

    • Amargasaurus had teeth only in the front of its mouth

    • Amargasaurus had teeth it used to feed on soft plants

    • Amargasaurus had hundreds of small, flat teeth for grinding its food

    Correct Answer
    A. Amargasaurus had hundreds of small, flat teeth for grinding its food
  • 3. 

    Amargasaurus may have had a fleshy sail along its back for what purpose? 

    • To help Amargasaurus warm up and cool down

    • To help as Amargasaurus swam in deep water

    • To help Amargasaurus glide between trees

    • To help Amargasaurus hide from predators

    Correct Answer
    A. To help Amargasaurus warm up and cool down
  • 4. 

    The spines of Amargasaurus are extensions of what part of its body?

    • The skin

    • The backbone

    • The head

    • The tail

    Correct Answer
    A. The backbone
  • 5. 

    Amargasaurus lived how long ago? 

    • 200 million years ago

    • 400 million years ago

    • 130 to 125 million years ago

    • 65 to 45 million years ago

    Correct Answer
    A. 130 to 125 million years ago
  • 6. 

    What feature makes Amargasaurus stand out from other sauropod dinosaurs? 

    • Amargasaurus had long claws on its front limbs

    • Amargasaurus had a double row of spines on its back

    • Amargasaurus had no tail

    • Amargasaurus had webbed fingers and toes

    Correct Answer
    A. Amargasaurus had a double row of spines on its back
  • 7. 

    Amargasaurus lived in what part of the world? 

    • North America

    • Asia

    • South America

    • Europe

    Correct Answer
    A. South America
  • 8. 

    The spines of Amaragasaurus were about how long? 

    • Up to 6 feet (2 metres)

    • Only about 6 inches (15 centimetres)

    • About 20 inches (51 centimetres)

    • About 3 feet (1 metre)

    Correct Answer
    A. About 20 inches (51 centimetres)
  • 9. 

    Some scientists think Amaragasaurus did not use a fleshy sail to control its body temperature. Instead, they think the sail was used to do what? 

    • Display to attract mates

    • Make the dinosaur look smaller

    • Help the dinosaur hide from predators

    • Swim in deep water

    Correct Answer
    A. Display to attract mates
  • 10. 

    Amaragasaurus may have rattled its spines to make a loud noise for all but which of the following reasons? 

    • To scare off and intimidate rivals

    • To let other know where you are

    • To attract mates

    • To help locate food

    Correct Answer
    A. To help locate food

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