Knowledge Survey Questions - Dinosaurs

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 1

• When did the dinosaurs live?
• What is the basic ecology of the dinosaurs?

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 2

• Compare and contrast the two major groups of dinosaurs - saurischians vs. ornithischians.
• Describe the general morphology of the ceratopsians.
• Describe the general morphology of the stegosaurs.
• Outline the major characteristics of the theropods.
• Outline the major characteristics of the sauropods.

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 4

• Explain how cladistic methods are used to evaluate dinosaur relationships.

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 6

• Design a study that uses modern animals to explore dinosaur ecology and/or behavior.
• Evaluate the evidence for dinosaur reproductive behavior.
• Evaluate the evidence for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
• Evaluate the statement "all dinosaurs are extinct."