Tiger Conservation and Photography

Tiger Conservation and Photography

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Journalism

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

Steve Winter, a National Geographic photographer, shares his journey of capturing images of tigers in Kaziranga. Despite challenges like monsoons and dangerous conditions, he successfully sets up camera traps. An unexpected rhino encounter convinces park officials to support his efforts, leading to a remarkable tiger photograph that aids conservation efforts.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization did Steve Winter come to while working with scientists?

Tigers are thriving in the wild.

Tigers are in real trouble.

Tigers are overpopulated.

Tigers are not interesting subjects.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Steve Winter choose to visit Kazianga when the park was closed?

To enjoy the monsoon season.

To avoid tourists.

Because animals can only walk on certain trails.

To capture animals in their natural habitat.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Steve Winter see that made him want to set up a camera trap?

A pack of wolves.

A group of deer.

A female tiger with a cub.

A herd of elephants.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the park director's initial reaction to Steve's request to set up a camera?

He immediately agreed.

He was indifferent.

He thought it was too dangerous.

He was excited and supportive.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual photograph did Steve capture that changed the park director's mind?

A sunset over the park.

A bird in flight.

A rhino with blood on its horn.

A tiger hunting.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the park director offer Steve after seeing the rhino photograph?

A helicopter ride.

Permission to leave the park.

Four guards to patrol the area.

A new camera.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Steve's efforts in Kazianga?

He captured an incredible tiger photograph.

He was unable to set up any camera traps.

He left without any photographs.

He decided to focus on other animals.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Steve's photograph contribute to tiger conservation?

It promotes hunting of tigers.

It discourages people from visiting parks.

It provides a chance to look at tigers again.

It shows tigers are not endangered.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Steve's tiger photograph?

It is the first photograph of a tiger ever taken.

It is one of the most incredible pictures of his career.

It was taken in a zoo.

It shows tigers in captivity.