Frilled Lizard Behavior and Habitat

Frilled Lizard Behavior and Habitat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the unique wildlife of Northern Australia, focusing on the frilled lizard. It describes the lizard's distinctive frill used to deter predators and its amusing running style, which has earned it the nickname 'bicycle lizard'. The frill serves as a defense mechanism, allowing the lizard to escape threats by running swiftly to safety.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary habitat of the frilled lizard?

Southern Australia

Northern Australia

Western Australia

Eastern Australia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the frilled lizard's frill?

To scare off predators

To help in climbing

To regulate body temperature

To attract mates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the frilled lizard behave when threatened?

It changes color

It displays its frill and runs

It plays dead

It hides under rocks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname is given to the frilled lizard due to its running style?

Sprint lizard

Bicycle lizard

Speedy lizard

Rocket lizard

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage does the frill provide to the lizard during an escape?

It helps in gliding

It distracts the predator

It increases speed

It provides camouflage