Sea Snakes and Their Predators

Sea Snakes and Their Predators

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

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Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the life of sea snakes, focusing on their potent venom and the threats they face from predators. It highlights the breeding behavior of sea snakes on Snake Island and their vulnerability to aerial predators like the white-bellied sea eagle. The video also showcases the defense mechanisms sea snakes employ when captured by eagles, emphasizing the challenges they face in midair combat.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the banded sea snake particularly dangerous?

Its potent venom

Its large size

Its ability to camouflage

Its speed in water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Snake Island located?

Off the coast of Thailand

Off the coast of Malaysia

In the Pacific Ocean

Near the Great Barrier Reef

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do sea snakes come ashore on Snake Island?

To escape predators

To bask in the sun

To hunt for food

To breed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes sea snakes vulnerable to predators?

Their small size

Their need to surface for air

Their slow movement

Their bright colors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary prey of the white-bellied sea eagle?

Fish

Sea turtles

Sea snakes

Crabs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the white-bellied sea eagle catch its prey?

By chasing it on land

By snatching it from the surface

By diving into the water

By waiting in ambush

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the sea snake face when trying to defend itself in midair?

Its slow reaction time

Its difficulty in biting

Its inability to see the eagle

Its lack of wings

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the sea snake successfully bites the eagle?

The eagle could drop the snake

The eagle could become paralyzed

The eagle could be killed

The eagle could fly faster

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome for the sea snake in its struggle against the eagle?

It escapes and returns to the water

It successfully bites the eagle

It is taken to the eagle's nest

It hides in the trees