Dinosaur Extinction and Periods Quiz

What does the term 'extinct' mean in the context of dinosaurs?

• Still alive but hidden

• No longer alive or in existence

• Living in remote areas

• Only found in zoos

Which period is known as the start of all dinosaur life?

• Paleozoic

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

• Triassic

During which period did the Stegosaurus flourish?

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

• Permian

• Triassic

What is one theory that suggests how dinosaurs became extinct?

• A global earthquake

• Alien invasion

• An Ice Age

• A massive flood

What natural event is believed to have blocked out the sun, affecting the climate and dinosaurs?

• A sandstorm

• A solar eclipse

• A hurricane

• Volcanic ash

Where was evidence of a huge asteroid impact found?

• Australia

• Mexico

• India

• Antarctica

What effect did the asteroid impact have on the Earth's climate?

• It caused a heatwave

• It blocked sunlight

• It increased rainfall

• It caused a drought

What is another theory mentioned that could have contributed to dinosaur extinction?

• A new predator species

• A disease outbreak

• A change in Earth's orbit

• A decrease in oxygen levels

What do scientists continue to do in order to understand dinosaur extinction?

• Study modern animals

• Explore new planets

• Discover new fossils

• Invent new technology

What is the main reason scientists believe the asteroid impact theory is plausible?

• It aligns with the timeline of dinosaur extinction

• It was depicted in a popular movie

• It is the only theory with evidence

• It was a recent discovery