Exploring the Age of Dinosaurs

The video explores fascinating facts about dinosaurs, their existence during the Mesozoic era, and their extinction. It discusses the role of paleontologists in discovering dinosaur fossils and understanding their characteristics, such as being cold-blooded reptiles with varied diets. The video also highlights the connection between dinosaurs and modern birds, providing insights into their evolutionary traits. A review section reinforces the learning with questions and answers.

What does the word 'dinosaur' mean?

• Terrible lizard

• Ancient lizard

• Mighty lizard

• Giant lizard

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Which era is also known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Proterozoic

Which of the following is NOT a period in the Mesozoic era?

• Triassic

• Jurassic

• Cretaceous

• Permian

What does 'extinct' mean?

• Evolving

• Gone forever

• Endangered

• Rare

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What did the Chinese initially think dinosaur bones were?

• Giant dragons

• Ancient humans

• Mythical creatures

• Large birds

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What are scientists who study fossils called?

• Archaeologists

• Biologists

• Geologists

• Paleontologists

Which dinosaur walked on two legs?

• Triceratops

• Allosaurus

• Apatosaurus

• Stegosaurus

What was the size of an Apatosaurus egg?

• Basketball

• Football

• Soccer ball

• Baseball

What type of diet did a carnivorous dinosaur have?

• Insects only

• Both plants and meat

• Meat only

• Plants only

Which dinosaur is an ancient ancestor of birds?

• Brachiosaurus

• Triceratops

• Stegosaurus

• Tyrannosaurus rex