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Fossils and Dinosaurs

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Paleontology : Fossils and Dinosaurs

Introduction:
"This quiz is about the fascinating dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era and about the fossils known throughout prehistoric history. Have fun!"


1. This carnivorous dinosaur was found in Alberta, Canada in the Late Cretaceous Epoch.
    Albertosaurus
    Tyrannosaurus rex
    Triceratops
    Saltasaurus


2. The first multi-celled fossils were found on which continent?
    South America
    Africa
    Australia
    Asia


3. These carnivorous dinosaurs lived in North America during the Late Jurassic Epoch. They were approximately 4000 lbs. and could reach the length of 37 feet. These dinosaurs were known for hunting in packs. Which dinosaur is this?
    Allosaurus
    Deinonychus
    Tyrannosaurus Rex
    Megalosaurus


4. Rocks that contain fossils are called a certain name. What are they called?
    Fossiliferous rocks
    Calcium carbonate rocks
    Carboniferous rocks
    Sedimentary rocks


5. The hadrosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur living approximately 80 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period was the first full skeleton of a dinosaur found in Africa.
    True
    False


6. A fossil flint, or a fake fossil is mainly composed of what substance?
    Sodium chloride
    Boron
    Silica
    Manganese


7. The Late Jurassic herbivore Camarasaurus resembles the present day elephant in what way?
    They both have spongy tissues in their heels
    They both have spongy tissues in their brain
    Their diets are similar
    They have similar shaped teeth


8. Dinosaur fossils are found in greatest abundance in which of these deserts?
    The Gobi Desert
    The Negev Desert
    The Sahara Desert
    The Mojave Desert


9. Which of the following is a stage of a fossil in taphonomy (the study of the process of fossilization)?
    Biodextrousity
    Necrology
    Fossilization
    Dyaplantae


10. Dinosaurs are classified into two orders; theropods and sauropods.
    True
    False


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