Evolution and Survival of Early Reptiles

What was the name of the supercontinent formed by the drifting together of all continents?

• Atlantis

• Pangaea

• Laurasia

• Gondwana

Which predator is known for having the world's first saber teeth?

• Tyrannosaurus

• Gorgonopsid

• Megalodon

• Velociraptor

What is the primary reason Scutosaurus travel in herds?

• To find water

• To migrate

• To protect themselves from predators

• To find food

What adaptation helps Diictodon survive in the desert heat?

• Sharp claws

• Thick fur

• Spiral burrows

• Large ears

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What event caused the mass extinction that wiped out 90% of life on Earth?

• Volcanic activity and global drought

• Ice age

• Meteor impact

• Tsunami

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Which species is known for making up more than half of all life on Earth during the Triassic era?

• Scutosaurus

• Lystrosaurus

• Euparkeria

• Gorgonopsid

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What unique feature allows Euparkeria to run on two legs?

• Hip structure

• Flexible spine

• Large feet

• Strong tail

What is the primary diet of Euparkeria?

• Fish

• Small mammals

• Insects

• Plants

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What is the main reason Lystrosaurus herds migrate?

• To find fresh vegetation

• To escape predators

• To find new mates

• To avoid floods

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What is the significance of the Triassic era in the history of life on Earth?

• The rise of mammals

• The dominance of dinosaurs

• The formation of oceans

• The extinction of reptiles

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