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Cyclopia and Unusual Marine Discoveries

Cyclopia and Unusual Marine Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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In February 2021, a fisherman in Indonesia discovered a baby shark with human-like features. The shark, about the size of a human hand, had a wide mouth and big eyes, resembling a surprised human face. This condition is identified as cyclopia, where the brain stem doesn't develop normally, leading to head deformities. The shark's condition is attributed to pollution affecting its normal development.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual discovery did Abdullah Narin make in February 2021?

A baby shark with human-like features

A giant squid

A rare type of coral

A sunken treasure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What size was the baby shark found by the fisherman?

The size of a whale

The size of a human hand

The size of a dolphin

The size of a small fish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition is characterized by a single eye and facial deformities?

Gigantism

Dwarfism

Albinism

Cyclopia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common cause of cyclopia in marine life?

Lack of food

Overfishing

Pollution

Climate change

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the eyes connected to the brain in cases of cyclopia?

Connected through the heart

Directly connected

Not connected

Connected through the spine

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