Prehistoric Sea Monsters Quiz

What is the primary focus of paleontology?

• The study of living animals

• The study of ancient life using fossils

• The study of sea monsters

• The study of modern ecosystems

How long could an Elasmosaurus grow?

• Over 50 feet

• Over 40 feet

• Over 30 feet

• Over 20 feet

What is the Megalodon thought to be related to?

• The plesiosaur

• The giant squid

• The blue whale

• Today's great white shark

What was the primary diet of the Megalodon?

• Crustaceans

• Seaweed

• Large animals such as whales

• Small fish

What type of animal was the Leopluradon?

• A fish

• A mammal

• A reptile

• An amphibian

How did the Leopluradon breathe?

• Through its skin

• Through lungs

• Through its fins

• Through gills

What was the Livyatan's primary competition for food?

• The Dunkleosteus

• The Leopluradon

• The Megalodon

• The Elasmosaurus

What unique feature did the Dunkleosteus have?

• Feathers

• A large dorsal fin

• Thick bony plates on its skull

• A long neck

What does the term 'apex predator' mean?

• An animal that lives in the ocean

• An animal that is at the top of the food chain

• An animal that is extinct

• An animal that is hunted by others

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a reptile?

• Has a backbone

• Lays eggs

• Cold-blooded

• Breathes underwater