Dinosaurs: Spinosaurus
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- 1.
What purpose did the sail-like growth on the back of Spinosaurus serve?
- A.
It might have helped cool off the dinosaur when it got warm
- B.
It might have helped heat up the dinosaur when it got cold
- C.
It might have helped attract mates
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 2.
Roughly how long could Spinosaurus grow?
- A.
30 feet (9 metres)
- B.
60 feet (18 metres)
- C.
10 feet (3 metres)
- D.
100 feet (30 metres)
Correct Answer
B. 60 feet (18 metres) -
- 3.
Which modern animal has a similar jaw structure to Spinosaurus?
- A.
Hog
- B.
Jay Leno
- C.
Crocodile
- D.
Lion
Correct Answer
C. Crocodile -
- 4.
Why do many scientists think Spinosaurus hunted at least party in the water?
- A.
They have found fish fossils in the stomach of a close relative of Spinosaurus
- B.
Spinosaurus lived along shorelines
- C.
Spinosaurs had raised nostrils
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 5.
About how many years ago did Spinosaurus live?
- A.
80 million to 70 million
- B.
110 million to 100 million
- C.
150 million to 145 million
- D.
90 million to 60 million
Correct Answer
B. 110 million to 100 million -
- 6.
What is the best description for the teeth of Spinosaurus?
- A.
Numerous, sharp, and small
- B.
Numerous, dull, and small
- C.
Numerous, sharp, and large
- D.
Numerous, dull, and large
Correct Answer
A. Numerous, sharp, and small -
- 7.
Where did Spinosaurus live?
- A.
Northern Africa
- B.
Southern Australia
- C.
North America
- D.
South America
Correct Answer
A. Northern Africa -
- 8.
True or False. Spinosaurus was smaller than Tyrannosaurus.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
True or False: The spines on Spinosaurus were actually long, thin pieces of bone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
True or False. Spinosaurus is the largest known meat-eating dinosaur.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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