Dinosaurs: Diplodocus

1. How do scientists think Diplodocus used its long, thin tail?

Diplodocus used its tail to balance as it reared up on it’s hind legs

Diplodocus used its tail like a whip to defend itself

Diplodocus used its tail to signal other members of the herd

Diplodocus waved its tail to scare off predators

2. From the teeth and body size of Diplodocus, scientists can tell this animal ate only what kind of food?

Fish

Seeds

Meat

Plants

3. Fossils of Diplodocus are found in what part of the world?

Asia

Europe

North America

Africa

4. Diplodocus lived how long ago?

25 million years ago

50 million years ago

100 million years ago

150 million years ago

5. About how many bones did Diplodocus have in its tail?

8,000

1,800

80

6. In addition to its tail, what feature also helped protect adult Diplodocus from predators?

Long sharp claws

Long sharp teeth

Armor plates in its skin

Its massive size

7. Which of the following statements about the teeth of Diplodocus is NOT correct?

Diplodocus had teeth only in the front of its mouth

Diplodocus had over 1,000 teeth in its mouth

Diplodocus did not use its teeth for chewing food

Diplodocus had long, thin teeth

8. What was the purpose of the hollow spaces in the neck bones of Diplodocus?

They made the neck lighter

They made the neck more rigid

They carried sound through the neck

They made the neck stronger

9. How was the body build of Diplodocus compared to other sauropods?

Diplodocus was much bigger and heavier

Diplodocus was longer and more slender

Diplodocus was the smallest sauropod that ever lived

Diplodocus was the tallest sauropod that ever lived

10. How many bones did Diplodocus have in its neck?

50

27

15

7