Dinosaurs: Velociraptor
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Fossils of Velociraptor have been found in which country?
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Madagascar
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Mauritania
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Mongolia
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All of the above
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Although Velociraptor had feathers, it could not fly. Scientists believe the feathers may have been used for which of the following?
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To swim in cold water
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To keep eggs warm
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To blend in with birds
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To provide plumes for hats
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A. To keep eggs warm -
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Despite the way it has been depicted, Velociraptor was actually about the size of which of the following?
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A canary
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A turkey
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Steven Spielberg
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Tyrannosaurus
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A. A turkey -
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Velociraptor belonged to a group of dinosaurs known as dromaeosaurs. The most recognizable feature of dromaeosaurs was which of the following?
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Dramatic stripes and large, fluffy tails
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A single, large horn growing on the head
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The ability to change color to match their surroundings
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Long, slashing talons on the hind feet
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A. Long, slashing talons on the hind feet -
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Velociraptor most resembled which of the following?
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A crocodile
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A fearsome bird
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An unshelled, bipedal turtle
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Godzilla
Correct Answer
A. A fearsome bird -
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Velociraptor lived about how many years ago?
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270 million years ago
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120 million years ago
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75 million years ago
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5 million years ago
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A. 75 million years ago -
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The dinosaurs preserved in the “fighting dinosaurs” fossil were probably killed when this event occurred.
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A sand dune collapsed, burying the animals alive
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A volcano erupted, burying the animals in ash
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A tornado struck, hurling the animals into a tar pit
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A large oil spill suffocated the animals
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A. A sand dune collapsed, burying the animals alive -
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The famous fossil known as the “fighting dinosaurs” preserves Velociraptor attacking Protoceratops, a dinosaur about the same size as which animal?
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A dog
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A hog
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A horse
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An elephant
Correct Answer
A. A hog -
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True or false. Scientists have strong evidence that Velociraptor hunted in packs.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. False -
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True or false. Many scientists believe Velociraptor may have been an ancestor of birds.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. False -
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