Brontosaurus Trivia Challenge: Test Your Knowledge about the Beloved Dinosaur!

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Are you ready to transport yourself back in time to the Jurassic era and test your knowledge on the mighty Brontosaurus? It's time to flex those dino-facts and discover just how much you know about these gentle giants.Did you know that Brontosaurus is not actually a valid dinosaur name? In fact, it was initially classified as a separate species of the Apatosaurus, until recent studies revealed enough distinguishing features to revive the Brontosaurus as its own genus once again! And what about its diet? Although it's easy to picture the Brontosaurus munching on leaves from trees, recent evidence suggests that they were actually ground-grazers, munching on ferns and horsetails.If you're ready to put your Brontosaurus knowledge to the test, then this trivia quiz is the ultimate challenge! From fun facts about their anatomy and behavior to scientific discoveries about their fossil record, our questions will transport you straight to the Jurassic period. So brush up on your dino-facts and get ready for some Brontosaurus trivia!

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What is the length of a typical Brontosaurus?

20-30 feet

50-60 feet

80-90 feet

100-110 feet

What was the Brontosaurus's primary means of defense?

Running away quickly

Hiding in the water

Using its sheer size as a deterrent

None of the above

What was the Brontosaurus's primary means of locomotion?

Walking on two legs

Walking on four legs

Hopping

Slithering

Brontosaurus was a herbivore. What did it predominantly eat?

Leaves

Flowers

Bark

Fruits

In which country were the fossils of Brontosaurus first discovered?

United States

China

Brazil

Canada

What was the purpose of the Brontosaurus's long neck?

To help regulate their body temperature

To help them find food

To help them fight off predators

To help them attract mates

Which dinosaur era did the Brontosaurus belong to?

Jurassic

Cretaceous

Triassic

Paleogene

Which of these other dinosaurs was closely related to Brontosaurus?

Diplodocus

Stegosaurus

Allosaurus

Triceratops

Which of the following means of defense did Brontosaurus use?

Sharp teeth

Spiked tail

Strong legs for running

None of the above

Which of the following senses did the Brontosaurus have a keen sense of?

Sight

Hearing

Smell

Touch

Which of the following characteristics describes a Brontosaurus's tail?

Spiked

Long and thin

Short and stubby

Fluffy

Which of the following was the Brontosaurus's main predator?

Allosaurus

Triceratops

Spinosaurus

Velociraptor

What was the length of a Brontosaurus's neck?

10-15 feet

20-25 feet

30-35 feet

40-45 feet

What did paleontologists discover in 2015 about Brontosaurus?

They found a new species of Brontosaurus.

They discovered that Brontosaurus did not exist.

They found that Brontosaurus actually lived in water.

They discovered evidence that Brontosaurus had feathers.

What is another name for the Brontosaurus?

Apatosaurus

Tyrannosaurus

Velociraptor

Trachodon

What was the estimated height of a fully grown Brontosaurus?

10-15 feet

20-25 feet

30-35 feet

40-45 feet

What does the name "Brontosaurus" mean?

"Thunder lizard"

"Giant reptile"

"Long neck"

"Towering beast"

Which of the following habitats did the Brontosaurus primarily live in?

Deserts

Grasslands

Swamps

Mountains

What was the weight of a fully grown Brontosaurus?

5-10 tons

15-20 tons

25-30 tons

35-40 tons

What was the estimated life-span of a Brontosaurus?

15 years

30 years

50 years

75 years

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