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Dinosaurs Quiz

Test your knowledge!

What does the word “dinosaur” mean?
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"Terrible lizard." It comes from Greek words meaning "terrible" or "fearsome" and "lizard."
Which dinosaur is known as the “king of the dinosaurs”?
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Tyrannosaurus rex, also called T-Rex.
True or False – All dinosaurs were huge.
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False! Some dinosaurs were small, like the Compsognathus, which was only the size of a chicken.
What is believed to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
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A giant meteor hitting the Earth around 65 million years ago.
Which dinosaurs had long necks to reach leaves high up in trees?
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Sauropods, like Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus.
True or False – Some dinosaurs had feathers.
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True! Scientists believe some meat-eating dinosaurs, like Velociraptor, had feathers.
What was one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered?
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Argentinosaurus, which could be over 100 feet long!
Which living animals are considered the closest relatives to dinosaurs?
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Birds. They share many characteristics with certain dinosaur species.
How long did dinosaurs live on Earth?
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Dinosaurs lived for over 160 million years.
True or False – All dinosaurs were carnivores.
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False! Many dinosaurs were herbivores (plant-eaters), like Triceratops and Stegosaurus.

Cool Facts About Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth: Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, and they were the biggest animals to walk on land. They ruled the Earth for over 160 million years!

Not All Were Giants: While some dinosaurs were enormous, like the Brachiosaurus, others were actually quite small—some were as tiny as a chicken!

Dino Feathers: Did you know some dinosaurs had feathers? Scientists believe many meat-eating dinosaurs, like the Velociraptor, had feathers, though they couldn't fly like birds.

The T-Rex Had a Great Sense of Smell: Tyrannosaurus rex had an incredible sense of smell, which helped it hunt its prey from far away.

Long Necks, Big Hearts: Dinosaurs like the Brachiosaurus had super long necks and giant hearts to pump blood all the way to their heads.

Meteor Mystery: Most scientists think that a giant meteor hitting the Earth caused the dinosaurs to go extinct about 65 million years ago.

Closest Relatives: Birds are considered the closest living relatives to dinosaurs. So, in a way, dinosaurs are still around today!

Dinosaur Name Means "Terrible Lizard": The word "dinosaur" comes from Greek words meaning "terrible lizard," though dinosaurs weren't exactly lizards.

Happy Coloring

Dinosaurs Coloring Pages lets you dive into the amazing world of dinosaurs and bring these prehistoric giants to life with your own colors! Whether you love ferocious T-Rexes or gentle giants like the Brachiosaurus, there's a dino for everyone. So get your favorite paints, get creative, and have fun exploring the age of dinosaurs. Happy coloring!