Dinosaurs: Stegosaurus
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- 1.
Stegosaurus lived about how many millions of years ago?
- A.
230 million years ago
- B.
150 million years ago
- C.
80 million years ago
- D.
55 million years ago
Correct Answer
B. 150 million years ago -
- 2.
How many spikes did Stegosaurus have at the end of its tail?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
16
Correct Answer
B. 4 -
- 3.
Scientists have proposed that the plates of Stegosaurus may have had which of the following functions?
- A.
To serve as armor
- B.
To regulate body temperature
- C.
For display
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 4.
Many scientists doubt the plates of Stegosaurus served as armor for which reason?
- A.
The plates protected only the sides of the dinosaur
- B.
The plates were thin and relatively fragile
- C.
The plates were made entirely of cartilage
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. The plates were thin and relatively fragile -
- 5.
The plates of Stegosaurus may have helped it to accomplish which of the following?
- A.
Glide between trees
- B.
Dive to great depths to find food
- C.
Attract mates
- D.
Make sounds somewhat like those of a xylophone
Correct Answer
C. Attract mates -
- 6.
Stegosaurus has long been depicted as which of the following?
- A.
One of the most intelligent dinosaurs
- B.
One of the friendliest dinosaurs
- C.
One of the least intelligent dinosaurs
- D.
A blood-thirsty killing machine
Correct Answer
C. One of the least intelligent dinosaurs -
- 7.
The brain of Stegosaurus reached about the same size as which of the following?
- A.
A pea
- B.
A golf ball
- C.
A beach ball
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. A golf ball -
- 8.
Early scientists made mistaken assumptions about dinosaurs, partly because they incorrectly believed dinosaurs were closely related to this type of animal.
- A.
Crocodiles
- B.
Birds
- C.
Lizards
- D.
Turtles
Correct Answer
C. Lizards -
- 9.
Scientists do not know why stegosaurs went into decline, but many believe this factor may have played a role.
- A.
They were unable to adapt to a colder climate
- B.
Their brains were too small
- C.
They gradually became blind because of cataracts
- D.
They could not compete with other plant-eating dinosaurs
Correct Answer
D. They could not compete with other plant-eating dinosaurs -
- 10.
True or false. Today, most scientists believe Stegosaurus used a “second brain” to control the back of its body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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