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
The largest dinosaur excavated in Southeast Asia was predicted…
to have stretched over 88 feet in length and weighed close to 30 tons
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
Scientists were able to better understand how gigantic land animals evolved thanks to...
a new species of giant dinosaur discovered in Thailand
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.
The excavation team unearthed a substantial part of one dinosaur's skeleton, which consisted of...
vertebrae, ribs, and long limb bones
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
The fossil's right front leg is remarkably extended...
even compared to other giants
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 discovery that warm, open habitats allowed giant dinosaurs to flourish is...
strongly supported by the discovery led by National Geographic Explorer Sita Manitkoon