Elephants and Camera Trap Interactions

Elephants and Camera Trap Interactions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses elephants encountering a novel object at night, captured using infrared camera traps. The setup involves challenges like dealing with ants and ensuring sensors work properly. Elephants show curiosity towards the camera flashes, with one even turning a flash towards the camera, affecting the photos. The experience suggests sticking to conventional photography methods.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time of day are the elephants expected to come out of the jungle?

In the afternoon

In the morning

During the day

At night

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the novel object that the elephants are expected to encounter?

A new type of tree

An infrared camera trap

A food trap

A water source

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the challenges faced with the camera trap setup?

Lack of batteries

Too many flashes

Ants interfering with the sensors

Rain damaging the equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected action did one of the elephants take with the camera trap?

Turned off the camera

Turned a flash towards the camera lens

Moved the camera to a new location

Covered the camera with leaves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the elephant's interaction with the camera trap?

The camera stopped working

The photos were overexposed

The camera was damaged

The camera captured clear images