Dinosaur Quiz: 15 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Dinosaurs dominated the Earth for more than 160 million years. How well do you know these fascinating creatures that once roamed our planet?
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Frequently asked questions: Dinosaurs
Here is a preview of what awaits you in this dinosaur quiz: 15 multiple choice questions, each with a detailed explanation so you can learn while you play. Here are a few sample questions (and their answers, so no cheating before you play!).
In which geological era did the dinosaurs live?
Answer: The Mesozoic era. Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era, which spans from about 252 to 66 million years ago. This era is divided into three periods: the Triassic, the Jurassic and the Cretaceous.
What is the largest dinosaur known to date?
Answer: Argentinosaurus. Argentinosaurus is considered one of the largest dinosaurs known. This herbivorous sauropod could measure up to 35 meters long and weigh between 65 and 80 tonnes.
During which period of the Mesozoic did the dinosaurs first appear?
Answer: The Triassic. The first dinosaurs appeared during the Triassic, about 230 million years ago. They then diversified in the Jurassic and the Cretaceous before going extinct.
What was the first dinosaur to be scientifically described?
Answer: Megalosaurus. Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be scientifically named and described, in 1824 by William Buckland. Its fossils had been discovered in Oxfordshire, England.
On which continent have the most dinosaur species been discovered?
Answer: North America. North America is the continent where the largest number of dinosaur species has been discovered, thanks in particular to the vast geological formations of Montana, Wyoming and Alberta in Canada.
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