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Which of the following best explains why the Tyrannosaurus Rex is referred to as the 'Tyrant Lizard King'?
Which of the following best explains why the Tyrannosaurus Rex is referred to as the 'Tyrant Lizard King'?
- It was known for its peaceful nature and diplomatic skills.
- It ruled over other dinosaurs by protecting them from asteroids.
- It was a fearsome predator with a powerful bite and imposing size. (correct)
- It was the largest herbivore of its time, dominating plant life.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in what is now South America during the early Jurassic period.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in what is now South America during the early Jurassic period.
False (B)
Estimate the weight of three adult Tyrannosaurus Rex in kilograms.
Estimate the weight of three adult Tyrannosaurus Rex in kilograms.
24000
Despite its short size, the T-Rex's _______ were quite strong, and it possessed two _______ on each.
Despite its short size, the T-Rex's _______ were quite strong, and it possessed two _______ on each.
Match the Tyrannosaurus Rex characteristic with its corresponding measurement:
Match the Tyrannosaurus Rex characteristic with its corresponding measurement:
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T-Rex Name Meaning
T-Rex Name Meaning
Tyrannosaurus Rex means "Tyrant Lizard King."
T-Rex Habitat & Time
T-Rex Habitat & Time
T-Rex lived in North America during the late Cretaceous period, 68-66 million years ago.
T-Rex Size
T-Rex Size
T-Rex was about 12 meters long and 4 meters tall.
T-Rex Weight & Diet
T-Rex Weight & Diet
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T-Rex Teeth & Speed
T-Rex Teeth & Speed
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Study Notes
- "Tyrant Lizard King" is the meaning of the name Tyrannosaurus Rex
- They lived in North America
- They existed 68–66 million years ago, in the late Cretaceous period
- They were 12 meters (40 feet) long
- They stood 4 meters (13 feet) tall at the hips
- They weighed 8,000 kg (8 tons), about the weight of an elephant
- They were carnivores, eating other dinosaurs like Triceratops
- Possessed more than 60 sharp teeth
- Some teeth were as long as 30 cm (12 inches)
- Their arms were very short
- They had strong arms with two claws
- They could run up to 20 mph (32 km/h)
- It had one of the strongest bites of any land animal
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