Shark Facts and Characteristics

Shark Facts and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

3rd - 6th Grade

Easy

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 3+ times

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The video explores the fascinating world of sharks, highlighting their diversity with 440 species, from the massive whale shark to the tiny dwarf lantern shark. It delves into shark anatomy, emphasizing their cartilage-based skeletons and unique teeth. The video also discusses the ecological role of sharks in maintaining ocean balance and addresses common misconceptions, advocating for their conservation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many types of sharks are there in the ocean?

550

220

330

440

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest type of shark?

Whale Shark

Hammerhead Shark

Great White Shark

Thresher Shark

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is a shark's skeleton made of?

Bone

Calcium

Keratin

Cartilage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are sharks more flexible than most other fish?

They have more joints

They have longer fins

They have a streamlined body

Their skeleton is made of cartilage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about how sharks use their teeth?

They don't use them at all

They use them to chew

They use them only to bite

They use them to bite and chew

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many teeth can a shark have in its lifetime?

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which shark is known for its gentle nature despite its size?

Great White Shark

Hammerhead Shark

Whale Shark

Thresher Shark

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