Exploring the Pearlfish and Sea Cucumber Relationship

Exploring the Pearlfish and Sea Cucumber Relationship

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores how pearlfish find secure hiding spots, particularly in sea cucumbers. These sea creatures provide a safe haven due to their repulsiveness to predators. The pearlfish cleverly uses this to its advantage, even sharing the space with others.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the pearlfish in its search?

To find food

To locate a mate

To discover a secure hiding place

To explore new territories

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the sea cucumber obtain its nutrients?

By photosynthesis

By filtering water

By sucking sand and extracting nutrients

By hunting small fish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the sea cucumber be considered unattractive?

It resembles a walking colon

It emits a foul odor

It has a bright color

It makes loud noises

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual preference does the pearlfish have when entering the sea cucumber?

It digs its own entrance

It enters through the sides

It prefers the front entrance

It prefers the back entrance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the sea cucumber a safe choice for the pearlfish?

It can camouflage itself

It is fast and can escape predators

It is repulsive to most predators

It has a hard shell

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What social behavior does the pearlfish exhibit once settled in the sea cucumber?

It isolates itself

It becomes aggressive

It migrates frequently

It shares its home with others