Polar Bear and Arctic Ecosystem Dynamics

Polar Bear and Arctic Ecosystem Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video uses a cat and mouse analogy to describe the interaction between a polar bear and a ring seal. It highlights the polar bear's hunting strategy and the reality of its diet, which mainly consists of blubber. The video contrasts the common perception of polar bears as cuddly animals with their true nature as predators. It also shows an arctic fox looking for leftovers, illustrating the harsh realities of survival in the Arctic.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the ring seal in its interaction with the polar bear?

Finding food

Avoiding the polar bear while coming up for air

Staying warm in the cold

Navigating through ice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video depict the common perception of polar bears?

As scavengers

As solitary creatures

As big cuddly animals

As fierce predators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary component of the polar bear's diet as shown in the video?

Seals

Berries

Blubber

Fish

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the arctic fox hope to find when it appears in the scene?

Leftovers from the bear

Shelter

A new territory

A mate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the polar bear react to the arctic fox's presence?

It shares its food with the fox

It chases the fox away

It ignores the fox

It challenges the fox to catch its own food