Animal Vision and Color Perception

Animal Vision and Color Perception

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the extraordinary sensory abilities of animals, focusing on how dinosaurs might have seen a broader color spectrum than humans, including infrared and ultraviolet. It draws parallels with modern birds like peacocks, which have ultraviolet vision. The video also discusses how these abilities could have been used for hunting or evading predators, as seen in tropical frogs using infrared pigments to hide from snakes.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique ability do dogs have that is mentioned in the video?

Running at high speeds

Smelling underwater

Hearing high-pitched sounds

Seeing in the dark

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential ability of dinosaurs discussed in the video?

Flying

Breathing underwater

Seeing a wider range of colors

Communicating telepathically

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of light can some birds' color schemes be visible under?

Gamma ray

Ultraviolet

Infrared

X-ray

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might Tyrannosaurus Rex have used its vision according to the video?

To fly

To communicate with other dinosaurs

To detect camouflaged prey

To swim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dual purpose of special color vision in animals?

To migrate and hibernate

To detect prey and hide from predators

To attract mates and build nests

To find food and water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special pigment do tropical frogs use to hide from predators?

X-ray

Infrared

Gamma ray

Ultraviolet

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do predators of tropical frogs use infrared light?

To build nests

To communicate with each other

To track prey in the dark

To find water

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a frog with special infrared pigment when side by side with a predator?

It makes a sound

It becomes more visible

It becomes invisible

It changes color

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome for the frog without special infrared pigment?

It flies away

It sings a song

It becomes a midnight snack

It changes color