Rodent Behavior and Identification

Rodent Behavior and Identification

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Life Skills

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the hidden threat of rodents in homes, focusing on how they enter, what attracts them, and the damage they can cause, particularly to electrical wiring. It highlights the importance of recognizing signs of rodent activity, such as rub marks, to prevent infestations. The video also includes a historical anecdote about creative ways people used to play video games for free.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about things that are not visible?

They are always beneficial.

They are always dangerous.

They are always visible.

They are always harmless.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum size of an opening that a rat can use to enter a home?

One inch

One and a half inches

Half an inch

Three-quarters of an inch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a sign that rodents have been in an area?

Presence of water

Presence of leaves

Presence of rub marks

Presence of feathers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do rats chew on electrical wiring?

To escape predators

To create nests

To sharpen their teeth

To find food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of not identifying rodent signs quickly?

Rodents will leave the area

Rodents will stop reproducing

Rodent population will increase rapidly

Rodents will become less active

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many rats can two breeding rats produce in a year?

10 to 15

20 to 25

35 to 40

50 to 55

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What creative method did people use to get free video games in the past?

Using a magnet

Drilling holes in quarters

Using a fake coin

Using a counterfeit bill