Musk Oxen and Arctic Wolves

Musk Oxen and Arctic Wolves

Assessment

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Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Musk oxen are large Arctic animals vulnerable to predators like Arctic wolves. When threatened, they form defensive rings, but calves remain at risk. In a second encounter, the herd successfully protects their young by standing their ground, forcing the wolves to seek easier prey.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate height of a male musk ox at the shoulder?

3 feet

9 feet

5 feet

7 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which predator poses a threat to musk oxen in the Arctic tundra?

Grizzly bears

Snow leopards

Arctic wolves

Polar bears

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mistake did the musk oxen herd make during the first wolf encounter?

They ran away in panic

They formed a defensive ring

They attacked the wolves

They hid in the tundra

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the calf during the first wolf encounter?

It fought off the wolves

It escaped unharmed

It succumbed to the wolves

It was protected by the herd

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the musk oxen change their strategy during the second wolf encounter?

They ran faster

They stayed close to their calves

They hid in the snow

They attacked the wolves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to musk oxen if they run for too long?

They get tired

They become stronger

They overheat

They become faster

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the wolves' reaction when the musk oxen stood their ground?

They circled the herd

They retreated

They attacked more fiercely

They called for reinforcements

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final outcome for the musk oxen after the wolves left?

They migrated south

They hid in the tundra

They roamed freely

They were captured