famous dino's
This “king” of the dinosaurs had huge jaws and tiny arms.
T-rex
Scientists who study dinosaurs are called this.
paleontologists
Dinosaurs that ate plants are called this.
herbivores
Most T. rex fossils are found on this continent.
North America
This event caused the extinction of non‑avian dinosaurs
asteroid impact
This long‑necked giant is often called a “sauropod.”
Brachiosaurus
This era is known as the “Age of Dinosaurs.”
Mesozoic Era
This group of dinosaurs walked on two legs.
theropods
Fossils of the giant Argentinosaurus were found in this country.
Argentina
This crater in Mexico marks the impact site.
Chicxulub crater
This three‑horned herbivore had a frill behind its head.
Triceratops
This period came first: Triassic, Jurassic, or Cretaceous.
Triassic
This feature helped some dinosaurs regulate body temperature, like plates on a Stegosaurus.
dermal plates
Many feathered dinosaur fossils come from this Asian country.
China
This dinosaur had a brain the size of a walnut.
Stegosaurus
This fast, smart predator appeared in Jurassic Park (though oversized).
Velociraptor
Dinosaur fossils are usually found in this type of rock.
sedimentary rock
Some dinosaurs may have had this bird‑like covering.
feathers
Australia’s dinosaur fossils are often found in this northern region.
Queensland
This massive carnivore rivaled T. rex and lived in Africa.
Spinosaurus
This armored dinosaur had a club‑like tail for defense.
Ankylosaurus
This scientific method determines a fossil’s exact age using radioactive decay.
radiometric dating
This term describes dinosaurs that lived in herds or groups.
social behavior
This prehistoric supercontinent existed when early dinosaurs evolved.
Pangaea
This group of dinosaurs survived and evolved into modern birds.
avian dinosaurs