Dinosaurs Before Dark: Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary

What does 'prehistoric' mean?

• before written history

• after written history

• during the Renaissance

• a type of ancient artifact

What is a fossil?

• the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock

• a type of rock formed from volcanic activity

• a living organism found in modern ecosystems

• a mineral deposit found in caves

What does 'roamed' mean?

• to move around freely

• to stay in one place

• to run quickly

• to hide from others

What does it mean when something trembled?

• to shake

• to remain still

• to float

• to explode

What is a herbivore?

• an animal that eats plants

• an animal that eats meat

• an animal that eats both plants and meat

• an animal that primarily eats fungi

What is a dinosaur?

• a large reptile that lived millions of years ago

• a type of ancient mammal

• a small bird-like creature

• a prehistoric fish

What is a carnivore?

• an animal that eats other animals

• a plant that absorbs nutrients from soil

• an animal that primarily eats fruits and vegetables

• a creature that lives in water

What is a crest?

• A type of bird

• The comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal

• A musical instrument

• A part of a plant

What is a habitat?

• A type of food that animals eat

• The natural home or environment of an animal or plant

• A place where animals are trained

• A method of communication among species

What is a paleontologist?

• a scientist who studies fossils and ancient life

• a scientist who studies weather patterns

• a scientist who studies human behavior

• a scientist who studies chemical reactions