Flamingo Behavior and Stability Study

Flamingo Behavior and Stability Study

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Physics, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores why flamingos stand on one leg, debunking the heat conservation theory. It highlights a study using both cadavers and live flamingos, revealing that their unique joint structure allows them to stand with minimal effort. The episode concludes with a focus on the physics of flamingo joints and a promotion for Brilliant's educational courses.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of both real and plastic flamingos?

They both stand on one leg.

They both have two legs.

They are both blue.

They both have feathers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial belief about why flamingos stand on one leg?

To avoid predators.

To conserve heat.

To look taller.

To attract mates.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did researchers reconsider the heat conservation hypothesis for flamingos?

Flamingos have no blood vessels in their legs.

Flamingos prefer to stand on two legs.

Birds have a natural way to conserve heat without standing on one leg.

Flamingos are not affected by temperature.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual method did scientists use to study flamingo stability?

They observed flamingos in the wild.

They used robotic flamingos.

They propped up dead flamingos.

They used computer simulations.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the experiment with dead flamingos reveal about their ability to stand on one leg?

It is due to their feathers.

It is based on gravity and joint locking.

It requires a lot of muscle power.

It is impossible for dead flamingos.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did researchers test their findings on live flamingos?

By observing them in zoos.

By using force plates.

By measuring their heart rate.

By tracking their migration.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the force plate data reveal about live flamingos?

They are extremely stable on one leg.

They use a lot of energy to stand.

They prefer to sit down.

They are unstable on one leg.

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