Dinosaurs: Ankylosaurus
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- 1.
The name Ankylosaurus means what?
- A.
Giant lizard
- B.
Fused lizard
- C.
Fierce lizard
- D.
Armored lizard
Correct Answer
B. Fused lizard -
- 2.
Ankylosaurus lived in what part of the world?
- A.
North America
- B.
Asia
- C.
Africa
- D.
Europe
Correct Answer
A. North America -
- 3.
Ankylosaurus lived about how long ago?
- A.
400 million years ago
- B.
300 to 200 million years ago
- C.
120 to 85 million years ago
- D.
68 to 65 million years ago
Correct Answer
D. 68 to 65 million years ago -
- 4.
When attacked, Ankylosaurus may have done which of the following?
- A.
Run away at high speed
- B.
Pressed itself to the ground
- C.
Dive into nearby water
- D.
Climb a tree for safety
Correct Answer
B. Pressed itself to the ground -
- 5.
Ankylosaurus most likely used its tail for what purpose?
- A.
To attract mates
- B.
To make drumming noises for communication
- C.
As a weapon against predators
- D.
For display
Correct Answer
C. As a weapon against predators -
- 6.
The tail club of Ankylosaurus was made up of what material?
- A.
Horn
- B.
Antler
- C.
Bone
- D.
Skin
Correct Answer
C. Bone -
- 7.
Which of the following features helped Ankylosaurus swing its tail club with great force?
- A.
An interlocking network of muscles and tendons
- B.
Heavy armor plates fused at the end of the tail
- C.
Long legs
- D.
A fleshy membrane that ran along the animal’s back
Correct Answer
A. An interlocking network of muscles and tendons -
- 8.
Compared to other armored dinosaurs, which of the following statements is true of Ankylosaurus?
- A.
Ankylosaurus was the smallest armored dinosaur
- B.
Ankylosaurus was the fastest running dinosaur
- C.
Ankylosaurus was the largest armored dinosaur
- D.
Ankylosaurus was the first armored dinosaur
Correct Answer
C. Ankylosaurus was the largest armored dinosaur -
- 9.
What part of the body of Ankylosaurus did not have armor?
- A.
Head
- B.
Back
- C.
Stomach
- D.
Eyelids
Correct Answer
C. Stomach -
- 10.
Ankylosaurus most likely ate what kind of food?
- A.
Plants
- B.
Fish
- C.
Meat
- D.
Seeds
Correct Answer
A. Plants -
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