True or False
A local resident is responsible for the discovery of the Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis
TRUE
The article says: “The find began in 2016 when a local resident spotted unusual rocks on a pond bank.”
In your own words, define the word 'trend' in line 24
A general direction or pattern of change that develops over time
On line 10, what does the "Its" in " Its right forelimb is strikingly long, even compared to other giants." refer to?
The specimen / the skeleton of Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis
I have hands, but I cannot clap.
I have a face, but I cannot laugh.
I run all day, yet never tire.
People look to me, though I’m not on fire.
I keep a secret that everyone shares —
A quiet truth that no one declares.
What am I?
A clock
Who became the second President of the United States?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) John Adams
D) James Madison
e) Trump
C) John Adams
John Adams, a Founding Father and the first Vice President under George Washington, was elected President in 1796 and served from 1797 to 1801.
The Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis is the largest dinosaur found in Asia
FALSE
The article makes a specific geographical distinction. It states that Nagatitan is "likely making it the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia."
Who works for National Geographic?
Sita Manitkoon
On line 8, what does the "these" in " These were later identified as fossil bones." refer to?
The unusual rocks
There are roughly ... pyramids in Egypt
a) 3
b) 55
c) 100
d) 120
d) 120 pyramids
While many animals are dangerously poisonous, which of the following is considered the most poisonous animal in the world?
A) Box jellyfish
B) Inland taipan snake
C) The barking dog
D) Blue-ringed octopus
E) Golden Poison Frog
E) Golden Poison Frog
A single Golden Poison Frog, about the size of a paperclip, has enough poison in its skin to kill 10–20 adult humans.
The fossil bones in question were first thought to have been rocks
TRUE
The local resident initially saw “unusual rocks” that were later identified as fossil bones.
Name the things that were revealed in the excavation in Chaiyaphum Province
a significant portion of a skeleton, including vertebrae, ribs, and long limb bones
On line 14, what does the "it" in " it represents an independent evolutionary path to gigantism." refer to?
Nagatitan / the dinosaur Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis.
Which 19th-century science fiction writer famously wrote about a voyage to the Moon in a projectile shot from a giant cannon—a story that closely anticipated the Apollo Moon landing more than 100 years before it happened?
A) H.G. Wells
B) Jules Verne
C) Arthur C. Clarke
D) Isaac Asimov
B) Jules Verne
Jules Verne’s 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon described a spacecraft launched from Florida, carrying three astronauts, landing in the ocean upon return—details that eerily resembled NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
Which of the following planets in our solar system are known to have a solid core?
A) Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn
B) Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
C) Uranus and Neptune
D) All of the above
E) Only Earth
B) Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
The terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are characterized by their rocky composition. Each has a central metallic core (primarily iron and nickel) that is at least partially solid, surrounded by a mantle and crust.
The growth of these dinosaurs was a survival skill
TRUE
The article describes gigantic size as a “successful and recurring survival strategy.”
Find the word or phrase in lines 15-25 which means the following:
Ample space to roam, graze, and migrate
room to move
"Such landscapes provided abundant food and room to move for large herbivores."
On line 22, what does the "these" in " These pre-existing traits gave them a crucial thermoregulatory advantage " refer to?
Their extremely long necks and a complex, bird-like system of air sacs
Which of the following 12-ounce (355 ml) beverages typically contains the most sugar per serving?
A) Coca-Cola
B) Sprite
C) Orange Juice
D) Red Bull
C) Orange Juice
As of 2026, roughly how many active, operational satellites are currently orbiting Earth?
A) Less than 5,000
B) Between 5,000 and 10,000
C) Between 10,000 and 15,000
D) More than 20,000
E) There are NO satellites orbiting Earth
C) Between 10,000 and 15,000
Somphospondyls are characterized by their four long legs
FALSE
It says Nagatitan belonged to a group "characterized by long forelimbs."
Find the word or phrase in lines 15-25 which means the following:
Kept in existence
maintained
"The dinosaurs’ own feeding and movement likely maintained these open conditions..."
On line 29, what does the "it" in " it is key evidence for understanding the deep-time link between climate, ecology, and the evolution of giants." refer to?
Nagatitan
The turritopsis dohrnii, a tiny transparent jellyfish, is often called the “immortal jellyfish.” Why is it given that nickname?
A) It can age backward after reaching adulthood.
B) It can survive completely out of water
C) It can reproduce by dividing into two identical adults.
D) It can change colors to avoid predators.
A) It can age backward after reaching adulthood.
When stressed, aged, or injured, the adult jellyfish can revert to its juvenile polyp form—a biological process called transdifferentiation. Essentially, it starts its life cycle over again, making it theoretically biologically immortal under the right conditions.
You’re in a room that’s completely sealed. The walls, floor, and ceiling are all made of solid concrete. There’s no door, no windows, and no openings. A single light bulb hangs from the center of the ceiling.
In the room with you are:
How can you turn on the light bulb?
🔦 You can’t—the room is sealed, and there’s no light switch.