Human Genetics and Family Tree Insights

Human Genetics and Family Tree Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the origins of humanity, highlighting that despite our vast numbers, humans are 99.9% genetically identical. NatGeo's project, which involves DNA sampling from 350,000 people, traces the roots of mankind, revealing that our family trees are larger than we might think. The program, 'The Human Family Tree,' airs on NatGeo, providing insights into our shared genetic heritage.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate number of people living on Earth as mentioned in the video?

Eight billion

Seven billion

Six billion

Five billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many DNA samples did NatGeo collect for their project?

500,000

250,000

350,000

100,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of genetic similarity do humans share according to the video?

99.9%

99.5%

99.0%

98.5%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the size of your family tree?

It is smaller than you think

It is the same as you think

It is larger than you think

It is unrelated to genetics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is 'The Human Family Tree' scheduled to air on Nat Geo?

Saturday, August 29th

Sunday, August 30th

Tuesday, September 1st

Monday, August 31st