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[For Elementary School Students] A Three-Choice Dinosaur Quiz to Learn Trivia and Knowledge

[For Elementary School Students] A Three-Choice Dinosaur Quiz to Learn Trivia and Knowledge
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[For Elementary School Students] A Three-Choice Dinosaur Quiz to Learn Trivia and Knowledge

Dinosaurs, which lived long before humans were born, are popular with people of all ages, from children to adults.

From world-famous movies to illustrated reference books, children have many chances to see them.

In this article, we’ve gathered a selection of dinosaur quizzes designed for elementary school students.

We’ll introduce a wide range of questions—from ones that deepen knowledge about the eras when dinosaurs lived to fun trivia.

It’s great for adding to your store of fun facts, and you can enjoy trying them with parents or friends.

Give these recommended quizzes a try—they’re a perfect way to spark an interest in dinosaurs.

[For Elementary School Students] 3-Choice Dinosaur Quiz That Builds Trivia and Knowledge (1–10)

Which dinosaur is said to be the largest?

Which dinosaur is said to be the largest?

Which dinosaur is said to be the largest?

  1. Argentinosaurus
  2. Dreadnoughtus
  3. Brachiosaurus
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Argentinosaurus.

Argentinosaurus, whose partial skeletal fossils were discovered in Argentina’s Neuquén Province, is believed to have been one of the largest terrestrial animals in history. Although no complete skeleton has been found, comparisons between the discovered bones and those of closely related dinosaurs suggest it measured around 40 meters in length and weighed about 90 tons—an astonishing size.

Which dinosaur was the first to be given a name?

Which dinosaur was the first to be given a name?

Which dinosaur was the first to be given a name?

  1. Iguanodon
  2. Tyrannosaurus
  3. Megalosaurus
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Megalosaurus.

In the world of dinosaurs, the first one recorded to be named was Megalosaurus. “Megalo” means “large,” and “saurus” means “lizard.” In the past, there was a tendency in dinosaur naming to give similar names to dinosaurs of the same kind as the first one, so many were named by adding “-saurus” after a term describing each dinosaur’s characteristics.

What is the reason dinosaurs went extinct?

What is the reason dinosaurs went extinct?

What is the reason dinosaurs went extinct?

  1. climate change
  2. meteor impact
  3. I don't understand.
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I don't know.

The most widely supported explanation for why dinosaurs went extinct is the asteroid impact hypothesis, but it is not fully understood. Rock layers from the time of the extinction have characteristics not seen in other periods, which are said to indicate an asteroid impact, and traces of a massive crater have been found. However, there are also other hypotheses, such as massive volcanic eruptions and climate change.

Which prefecture in Japan has the highest number of discovered dinosaur fossils?

Which prefecture in Japan has the highest number of discovered dinosaur fossils?

Which prefecture in Japan has the highest number of discovered dinosaur fossils?

  1. Tokyo Metropolis
  2. Tochigi Prefecture
  3. Fukui Prefecture
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Fukui Prefecture.

Fukui Prefecture is known as a dinosaur kingdom. About 80% of the dinosaur fossils discovered in Japan have been found in Fukui, and the largest dinosaur fossil excavation site in the country is located in Kitadani, Katsuyama City. There are also many dinosaurs bearing the name “Fukui,” such as Fukui-saurus, Fukui-raptor, and Fukui-venator, which were first discovered in Japan.

What group are dinosaurs classified into?

What group are dinosaurs classified into?

What group are dinosaurs classified into?

  1. mammal
  2. birds
  3. reptile
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Reptiles.

Dinosaurs belong to the same group of reptiles as lizards and crocodiles. Based on characteristics of the pelvis, they are broadly divided into two groups: Ornithischia and Saurischia. They were named because their pelvic structures resemble those of modern birds and lizards, respectively.

What does the ‘don’ used in names like Iguanodon mean?

What does the 'don' used in names like Iguanodon mean?

What does the 'don' used in names like Iguanodon mean?

  1. small
  2. light
  3. tooth
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Tooth.

“-don” comes from the Greek word for “tooth,” odont. For example, Iguanodon means “iguana tooth,” and Pteranodon combines “ptera” (wing) with the negative “-anodon,” meaning “it has wings but no teeth.” Its mouth was beak-like, without teeth.

What is ‘dinosaur’ in English?

What is 'dinosaur' in English?

What is 'dinosaur' in English?

  1. Saurus
  2. Dinosaur
  3. Rex
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Dinosaur.

In English, "恐竜" is called "dinosaur." Incidentally, most dinosaur names are based on Latin: "saurus" means "lizard," "tyranno" means "tyrant," and "rex" means "king." Dinosaur names are given by making use of these characteristics.

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