Snow Dens and Ussurian Tube-nosed Bats

Snow Dens and Ussurian Tube-nosed Bats

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the concept of snow as an insulator, highlighting how the Ussurian tube-nosed bat uses snow dens to survive harsh winters. These bats, native to parts of Asia, dig small snow caves to hibernate, benefiting from the insulating properties of snow. The video also compares this behavior to that of polar bears and emphasizes the importance of curiosity in scientific discovery.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a surprising benefit of building a shelter out of snow?

It acts as a great insulator.

It melts quickly to provide water.

It provides a source of food.

It attracts other animals.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Ussurian tube-nosed bat native to?

North America

Africa

South America

Asia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Ussurian tube-nosed bats primarily eat?

Seeds

Fruits

Insects

Fish

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is snow considered a good insulator?

It is dense and compact.

It traps a lot of air.

It is reflective.

It absorbs sunlight.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What state do bats enter to conserve energy during hibernation?

Hibernation

Torpor

Dormancy

Stasis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the snow den help bats with water conservation?

It filters water from the snow.

It allows bats to store water.

It reduces water loss due to its moist environment.

It provides a constant water source.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason snow dens protect bats from predators?

Predators are afraid of snow.

Predators do not search inside snowbanks.

Predators are not interested in snow.

Predators cannot see the bats.

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