WONDER #275: How Do Dinosaurs Get Their Names?

Question 1 of 3

The word “dinosaur” comes from Greek words that mean what?

1. terrible lizard
2. giant monster
3. huge creature
4. ugly beast

Question 2 of 3

Who coined the term “dinosaur”?

1. Benjamin Franklin
2. Dennis Dinosaur
3. Barney Fife
4. Sir Richard Owen

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is usually NOT a basis for naming a new dinosaur species?

1. people
2. places
3. attributes of the dinosaur
4. trending baby names

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