I WONDER - How Big Were The Pteranodon's Wings?

The video discusses the Pteranodon's impressive wingspan, which is wider than a tennis court. Its wings were lightweight due to hollow, air-filled bones and crisscrossing struts that provided strength without adding weight. This structure allowed the Pteranodon to glide effortlessly on air currents, rarely needing to flap its wings. No other flying animal, past or present, has matched its wingspan.

How does the wingspan of Pteranodon compare to a tennis court?

• It is twice the width of a tennis court.

• It is shorter than a tennis court.

• It is the same width as a tennis court.

• It is wider than a tennis court.

What feature of Pteranodon's wing bones contributes to their lightweight nature?

• They are filled with water.

• They are made of solid bone.

• They are covered in feathers.

• They are hollow and air-filled.

What structural feature inside Pteranodon's wings provides strength?

• Plastic fibers

• Metal rods

• Crisscrossing struts

• Wooden beams

How did Pteranodon manage to fly long distances?

• By swimming through the air

• By gliding on air currents

• By using jet propulsion

• By flapping its wings constantly

What makes Pteranodon's wingspan unique compared to other flying animals?

• It is the widest ever recorded.

• It is the smallest among flying animals.

• It is narrower than most prehistoric birds.

• It is the same as modern birds.