Kangaroo Rat Behavior and Adaptations

Kangaroo Rat Behavior and Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explores the life of a kangaroo rat, a nocturnal rodent adapted to desert life. It highlights its unique seed collection and storage habits, as well as its complex burrow system. The kangaroo rat's defensive behavior against intruders is also depicted, showcasing its survival strategies in the harsh desert environment.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the kangaroo rat's movement?

It swims like a fish.

It flies like a bird.

It crawls like a snake.

It hops like a kangaroo.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time of day does the kangaroo rat begin its activities?

Afternoon

Night

Evening

Morning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the kangaroo rat do with the seeds it finds?

Throws them away.

Stores them in its cheek pouches.

Gives them to other animals.

Eats them immediately.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the kangaroo rat's burrow?

To hide from predators.

To find mates.

To store water.

To sleep and store food.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the kangaroo rat defend its burrow?

By vigorously chasing intruders away.

By setting traps.

By hiding.

By calling for help.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What draws the neighbor into the kangaroo rat's burrow?

The sound of the kangaroo rat.

The warmth of the burrow.

The sight of the burrow.

The smell of seeds.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the kangaroo rat do when it finds the intruder in its burrow?

Shares the burrow.

Hides in a corner.

Chases the intruder out.

Ignores the intruder.