Dinosaur Quiz #3

Test your dinosaur knowledge with this fun quiz! Answer questions about Triceratops, Struthiomimus, Camptosaurus, and more. Learn fascinating facts about the Cretaceous period, herbivores, and prehistoric creatures. Find the answers at the bottom of the page!

Where have dinosaurs been found?

1. 1. Only in the USA
   2. Only in Europe and Africa
   3. All over the world

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Why do scientists in the lab wear gloves when working in an acid bath?

1. 1. As a part of their uniform
   2. To protect their hands
   3. To avoid leaving fingerprints

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What were the plates on Stegosaurus’ back used for?

1. 1. As sails
   2. As additional teeth
   3. As a solar heating system

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What does Velociraptor mean?

1. 1. Speedy predator
   2. Ancient monster
   3. Thin-tailed

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How large was the brain of a Stegosaurus?

1. 1. The size of a walnut
   2. As big as your head
   3. As small as a pea

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What part of a Dinosaurs body is a femur?

1. 1. A arm bone
   2. A thigh bone
   3. The skull

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In which of the following Periods did Stegosaurus live?

1. 1. Triassic
   2. Jurassic
   3. Cretaceous

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What was the name of the great land mass in the Triassic Priod?

1. 1. Pangaea
   2. Pantomime
   3. Paraguay

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Why was Psittacosaurus called “parrot reptile”?

1. 1. It lived in trees
   2. In squawked like a parrot
   3. It had a parrot-like beak

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What mistake did Edward Drinker Cope make when he reconstructed Elasmosaurus?

1. 1. He left out two ribs
   2. He placed the head on the tail
   3. He gave it five legs

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Answers: 3, 2, 3, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 3, 2