Dino 1
Plants.
What are most dinosaurs called when talking about their diet?
Herbivores.
How many species of chameleons are there?
90.
What degree view do chameleons have?
360-degree view
Recently found in China, what dinosaur was only 16 inches long?
The Microraptor.
How have scientists learned about dinosaurs if humans weren't alive at the time of their existence?
What size range can chameleons grow to? (smallest to largest)
4 inches to 2 feet
What do chameleons eat?
insects (crickets, locusts, grasshoppers, stick insects, praying mantis); small animals (birds, other lizards); some eat plants too
Dinosaurs were how many times bigger than the tallest animal in the world today?
2 times bigger (twice as big).
What animals can dinosaurs be compared to, to show their similar physical adaptations?
In other words, what animals are dinosaurs similar to physically?
Lizards and Birds.
What is the FALSE reason chameleons change their skin color?
To match their surroundings and hide from predators.
Explain the different habitats of chameleons and one (or more) countries in which they can be found.
Habitat: rainforests, lowlands, deserts, scrub savannas, mountains
Countries: Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Spain
What is debris and give an example.
Definition: the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Examples: Shattered glass on the road after a car accident, the small remains of leaves after being crumpled up
In your own words, explain why dinosaurs are no longer around today.
Answers may include: scientists are not quite sure, a large meteor struck the Earth and sent debris into the sky, debris blocked the sun and killed all of the plants
Explain one difference between chameleons and lizards.
Answers may vary.
the amount of light, the chameleons feelings (nervousness, fear)
In 1-2 sentences, explain the main idea of the Dino article.
Answers may vary.
Background Knowledge: Why would the plants die if debris blocked the sun?
Answers may include: plants need sunlight to grow, so without plants can not grow, and will die
In 1-2 sentences, explain the main idea of the Chameleon article.
Answers may vary.
Explain 2 physical adaptations of a chameleon.
Answers may include: a long tongue to catch insects, a tail to wrap around tree branches, the changing of skin color