Coconut Crabs and Amelia Earhart

Coconut Crabs and Amelia Earhart

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the possibility of Amelia Earhart's survival on Nikumaroro Island, focusing on the formidable coconut crabs inhabiting the area. These crabs, known for their strength and scavenging habits, could have played a role in the disappearance of remains. Scientists hypothesize that human remains might be found in crab burrows, and search efforts continue with the help of dogs. Over the years, tantalizing clues have been discovered, suggesting a connection to Amelia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum size a coconut crab can reach?

Up to two feet across

Up to five feet across

Up to three feet across

Up to four feet across

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique ability do coconut crabs possess?

They can climb trees

They can swim long distances

They can dig deep tunnels

They can fly short distances

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was used in 2007 to demonstrate the scavenging nature of coconut crabs?

A fish carcass

A bird carcass

A deer carcass

A pig carcass

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the scientists use to observe the crabs' scavenging behavior?

Underwater cameras

Time-lapse cameras

Infrared cameras

Thermal cameras

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current hypothesis regarding the remains of a human on the island?

They were carried into crab burrows

They were buried by the island's inhabitants

They were preserved in a cave

They were washed away by the sea

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are scientists hoping to find in crab burrows?

Human remains

Treasure

Rare plants

Ancient artifacts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the person that scientists suspect might have died on the island?

Amelia Earhart

Howard Hughes

Bessie Coleman

Charles Lindbergh