CLEAN : Meet the shark munching Spinosaurus first known water dinosaur

CLEAN : Meet the shark munching Spinosaurus first known water dinosaur

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Biology, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the Spinosaurus, a unique predatory dinosaur with aquatic adaptations. Initially discovered in Egypt, its skeleton was destroyed during World War II. Decades later, new fossils were found in Morocco. Unlike other dinosaurs, Spinosaurus spent significant time in water, preying on aquatic animals, and avoided competition with land-based predators.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event led to the loss of important dinosaur remains?

The Cold War

The Great Depression

World War Two

World War One

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the first skeleton of Spinosaurus discovered?

Morocco

Egypt

South Africa

Brazil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a distinctive feature of Spinosaurus compared to other predatory dinosaurs?

It had a large sail on its back

It lived in trees

It was herbivorous

It had wings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of prey did Spinosaurus primarily hunt?

Flying insects

Small mammals

Aquatic creatures

Other dinosaurs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Spinosaurus avoid competition with other predatory dinosaurs?

By feeding on aquatic prey

By hunting at night

By migrating to different regions

By living in trees