Dinosaurs: Diplodocus
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- 1.
How many bones did Diplodocus have in its neck?
- A.
50
- B.
27
- C.
15
- D.
7
Correct Answer
C. 15 -
- 2.
What was the purpose of the hollow spaces in the neck bones of Diplodocus?
- A.
They made the neck lighter
- B.
They made the neck more rigid
- C.
They carried sound through the neck
- D.
They made the neck stronger
Correct Answer
A. They made the neck lighter -
- 3.
How do scientists think Diplodocus used its long, thin tail?
- A.
Diplodocus used its tail to balance as it reared up on it’s hind legs
- B.
Diplodocus used its tail like a whip to defend itself
- C.
Diplodocus used its tail to signal other members of the herd
- D.
Diplodocus waved its tail to scare off predators
Correct Answer
B. Diplodocus used its tail like a whip to defend itself -
- 4.
Fossils of Diplodocus are found in what part of the world?
- A.
Asia
- B.
Europe
- C.
North America
- D.
Africa
Correct Answer
C. North America -
- 5.
Which of the following statements about the teeth of Diplodocus is NOT correct?
- A.
Diplodocus had teeth only in the front of its mouth
- B.
Diplodocus had over 1,000 teeth in its mouth
- C.
Diplodocus did not use its teeth for chewing food
- D.
Diplodocus had long, thin teeth
Correct Answer
A. Diplodocus had teeth only in the front of its mouth -
- 6.
How was the body build of Diplodocus compared to other sauropods?
- A.
Diplodocus was much bigger and heavier
- B.
Diplodocus was longer and more slender
- C.
Diplodocus was the smallest sauropod that ever lived
- D.
Diplodocus was the tallest sauropod that ever lived
Correct Answer
B. Diplodocus was longer and more slender -
- 7.
Diplodocus lived how long ago?
- A.
25 million years ago
- B.
50 million years ago
- C.
100 million years ago
- D.
150 million years ago
Correct Answer
D. 150 million years ago -
- 8.
About how many bones did Diplodocus have in its tail?
- A.
8,000
- B.
8,000
- C.
1,800
- D.
80
Correct Answer
D. 80 -
- 9.
In addition to its tail, what feature also helped protect adult Diplodocus from predators?
- A.
Long sharp claws
- B.
Long sharp teeth
- C.
Armor plates in its skin
- D.
Its massive size
Correct Answer
D. Its massive size -
- 10.
From the teeth and body size of Diplodocus, scientists can tell this animal ate only what kind of food?
- A.
Fish
- B.
Seeds
- C.
Meat
- D.
Plants
Correct Answer
D. Plants -
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