Dinosaurs: Diplodocus
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How do scientists think Diplodocus used its long, thin tail?
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Diplodocus used its tail to balance as it reared up on it’s hind legs
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Diplodocus used its tail like a whip to defend itself
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Diplodocus used its tail to signal other members of the herd
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Diplodocus waved its tail to scare off predators
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From the teeth and body size of Diplodocus, scientists can tell this animal ate only what kind of food?
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Fish
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Seeds
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Meat
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Plants
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A. Plants -
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Fossils of Diplodocus are found in what part of the world?
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Asia
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Europe
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North America
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Africa
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A. North America -
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Diplodocus lived how long ago?
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25 million years ago
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50 million years ago
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100 million years ago
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150 million years ago
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A. 150 million years ago -
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About how many bones did Diplodocus have in its tail?
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8,000
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8,000
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1,800
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80
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A. 80 -
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In addition to its tail, what feature also helped protect adult Diplodocus from predators?
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Long sharp claws
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Long sharp teeth
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Armor plates in its skin
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Its massive size
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A. Its massive size -
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Which of the following statements about the teeth of Diplodocus is NOT correct?
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Diplodocus had teeth only in the front of its mouth
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Diplodocus had over 1,000 teeth in its mouth
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Diplodocus did not use its teeth for chewing food
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Diplodocus had long, thin teeth
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A. Diplodocus had teeth only in the front of its mouth -
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What was the purpose of the hollow spaces in the neck bones of Diplodocus?
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They made the neck lighter
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They made the neck more rigid
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They carried sound through the neck
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They made the neck stronger
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A. They made the neck lighter -
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How was the body build of Diplodocus compared to other sauropods?
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Diplodocus was much bigger and heavier
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Diplodocus was longer and more slender
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Diplodocus was the smallest sauropod that ever lived
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Diplodocus was the tallest sauropod that ever lived
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A. Diplodocus was longer and more slender -
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How many bones did Diplodocus have in its neck?
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50
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27
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15
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7
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A. 15 -
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