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1. The humongous Tyrannosaurus Rex was first discovered in 1874 near the city of Golden in which U.S. State that is famous for its Rocky Mountains?

Answer: Colorado

The Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) is one of the most well-known dinosaurs and is popular in movies and on television programs. T-Rex fossils have been found all over the American West. Colorado was the location of the discovery of the first T-Rex fossils. Today, Colorado is a popular tourist destination for skiers and mountain climbers.

Its capital and largest city Denver is called the mile-high city.

2. In 2006, a well-preserved stegosaurus fossil was discovered in which European country, the home of port wine and where soccer is the most popular sport?

Answer: Portugal

The stegosaurus is a large dinosaur that has spiny plates along its back. Stegosaurus fossils have been found all over the world. One of the best preserved fossils was discovered in Portugal. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal was a strong European power that focused on colonizing all over the world. Today, Portugal is known for its love of soccer and its port wine.

Its capital is Lisbon where the famous Belem Tower, an old fort, stands.

3. Triceratops fossils have been discovered in Saskatchewan and Alberta, two prairie provinces of which country with a maple leaf on its flag?

Answer: Canada

The triceratops is known for having a three-horned face. It is another well-known dinosaur often portrayed in movies. Canada is one of the largest producers of maple syrup and is also known for being a hockey country. Its largest city is Toronto, home of the CN Tower.

4. It would be funny to witness a pterodactyl flying over Bavaria, a region in which European country famous for Oktoberfest and the polka dance?

Answer: Germany

Pterodactyl fossils have been discovered in Bavaria, Germany, and across Europe. Pterodactyls are well known for their ability to fly. In addition to Oktoberfest and polka, Bavaria is also famous for its beer. Munich is the capital of Bavaria and is home to many automobile manufacturers, including BMW.

5. The spinosaurus existed over 97 million years ago, which makes it even older than the pharaohs who used to rule the ancient society that moved in when the spinosaurus became extinct. One wonders if the Great Pyramids are built over spinosaurus fossils in which country?

Answer: Egypt

True to its name, the spinosaurus had long skinny spines across its back and body. Spinosaurus fossils have been found in Egypt. There are two known species of spinosaurus, the Egyptian and Moroccan. Egypt is home to some of the oldest tourist sights on Earth including the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Cairo, Egypt's capital, lies on the Nile River.

6. The microraptor was a very small dinosaur who lived millions of years ago. If it were alive today, it might get lost walking the Great Wall in its home country, the most populous in the world. Which country is this?

Answer: China

The microraptor's maximum height was only about two and a half feet. It also had wings for gliding but not flying. Microraptor fossils were discovered near Liaoning, China, a city famous for its fossils of dinosaurs and other organisms, including plants and animals.

7. The Unenlagia, a half bird/half dinosaur creature, was first discovered in which South American country, home of the continent's highest point and the tango?

Answer: Argentina

The name unenlagia literally means "half-bird" and scientists believe it to be a partial link between dinosaurs and modern-day birds. Argentina is located in South America and is home to Mount Aconcagua, the highest point on Earth outside of Asia. Argentina's capital city of Buenos Aires is believed to be the birthplace of the tango, a popular dance style around the world.

8. If the Fukuiraptor was alive today in its home country, it would have to deal with one of the most technologically advanced societies on earth. It could ride the Bullet Train up Mount Fuji or walk with people in Shibuya Crossing. What county did the Fukuiraptor live in?

Answer: Japan

The Fukuiraptor was relatively small for a dinosaur, being only about 14 feet tall. Japan is a country known for it science-fiction stories, such as the dinosaur-like Godzilla, and anime like "Pok�mon." It also known for having crazy game shows.

9. The earliest find of the Velociraptor was in the 1920s in which landlocked country that is sandwiched between Russia and China?

Answer: Mongolia

The Velociraptor is just one of many dinosaurs whose fossils can be found in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Since the Gobi is dry and undeveloped, many of the fossils have been preserved in the sand and are not at risk of being destroyed by human development.

10. Iguanodon teeth were first discovered in the Tilgate Forest in 1822. The Tilgate Forest can be found in which country where Queen Elizabeth II and Harry Potter are from?

Answer: United Kingdom

The iguanodon gets its name because its teeth resembles those of an iguana and the teeth were the first fossils of the species discovered. A full iguanodon was discovered in England as well in 1834. The United Kingdom is famous for the British monarchy that has ruled for centuries. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Millennium Eye are all attractions found in London, the national capital.

Source: Author Joepetz

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