Hippos and Crocodiles: An Unlikely Interaction

Hippos and Crocodiles: An Unlikely Interaction

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the unusual interactions between hippos and African crocodiles. Despite the crocodiles' aggressive feeding behavior, hippos, including baby hippos, show no fear and even engage with them. Hippos are not threatened by crocodiles due to their vegetarian diet and superior strength. The video highlights the boldness of hippos and their peculiar behavior around these predators.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial scene described in the video?

Birds flying over a river

A group of hippos grazing

A lion hunting an antelope

Crocodiles in a feeding frenzy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual behavior does the hippo exhibit?

It attacks the crocodiles

It starts licking the crocodiles

It runs away from the scene

It swims away from the crocodiles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scientists' understanding of the hippo's behavior?

They have fully understood it

They are still trying to figure it out

They think it is a survival tactic

They believe it is a form of aggression

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do crocodiles tolerate the presence of hippos?

Hippos are more powerful and pose no threat

Crocodiles are afraid of hippos

Hippos provide food for crocodiles

Hippos are faster swimmers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason hippos are not considered a threat to crocodiles?

They are slower swimmers

They are smaller in size

They are afraid of crocodiles

They are vegetarians

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the baby hippo do when it encounters crocodiles?

It starts gnawing on their spines

It swims in the opposite direction

It runs away

It hides behind its mother

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do hippos feel about the danger of being close to crocodiles?

They are very cautious

They avoid crocodiles at all costs

They are terrified

They are indifferent