Bull Shark and Hippo Encounters

Bull Shark and Hippo Encounters

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores an exciting safari tour where tourists witness a rare encounter between a hippo and a bull shark. It highlights the powerful bite forces of both animals and takes place near the St. Lucia estuary, a unique environment suitable for bull sharks. The encounter occurs unexpectedly as a shark chases a fish and surprises the hippos, showcasing Africa's deadliest large land animal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique encounter are the safari tours about to witness?

Hippo versus bull shark

Lion versus elephant

Crocodile versus zebra

Giraffe versus rhino

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the bite force of the animals involved in the encounter?

Both have the weakest bite forces

The hippo has the strongest bite force among mammals

The bull shark has the weakest bite force among sharks

Both have the same bite force

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the encounter take place?

Sahara desert

Great Barrier Reef

Amazon rainforest

St. Lucia estuary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the St. Lucia estuary suitable for bull sharks?

It is very cold

It is a mix of fresh and saltwater

It is a dry desert

It is a deep ocean trench

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the bull shark likely doing when it encountered the hippos?

Chasing a fish

Playing with dolphins

Resting on the shore

Hunting for birds