Tree Kangaroos: Understanding Their Behavior and Habitat

Tree Kangaroos: Understanding Their Behavior and Habitat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses the challenges of finding tree kangaroos due to their camouflage and sparse distribution. The Roberts family had occasional sightings, which led to further exploration. Tree kangaroos exhibit seasonal behavior, staying in sunlight during winter and moving to cooler areas in summer. Despite initial skepticism, a tree kangaroo was eventually caught in 1974, confirming their presence in the area.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes it difficult to spot tree kangaroos in their natural habitat?

Their large size

Their sparse distribution and camouflage

Their bright colors

Their loud noises

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor in the tree kangaroo's ability to remain unseen?

Their size

Their camouflage

Their speed

Their diet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family had unique insights into the presence of tree kangaroos?

The Brown family

The Johnson family

The Roberts family

The Smith family

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption did zoologists further south have about tree kangaroos?

They were very common

They were seldom seen

They were extinct

They were dangerous

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do tree kangaroos adapt their position in the trees during winter?

They move to the top of the tallest trees

They hide in caves

They stay on the ground

They migrate to warmer areas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During summer, where do tree kangaroos prefer to stay?

On the ground

Below the canopy

In the water

In the sunlight

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the narrator's father to the idea of tree kangaroos?

He was supportive

He was excited

He was indifferent

He was skeptical

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the narrator finally catch a tree kangaroo?

1984

1994

1974

1964

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator's father believe about tree kangaroos before 1974?

They did not exist in the area

They were mythical creatures

They were dangerous predators

They were common animals