Elephants and Conservation in Botswana

Elephants and Conservation in Botswana

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores the interactions between humans and elephants in Botswana, home to the world's largest elephant population. It highlights the lack of hunting threats but increasing poaching issues. The narrative includes a military operation to handle an elephant carcass and concludes with a serene evening in the Delta, emphasizing the importance of conservation and the natural beauty of the region.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key aspects of human-elephant interactions described in the video?

Elephants are aggressive towards humans.

Elephants connect and communicate with humans.

Elephants actively avoid humans.

Elephants are indifferent to human presence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do elephants play in Botswana's wilderness?

They are isolated from other wildlife.

They are guardians and stewards.

They are considered pests.

They are primarily hunted for sport.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant threat to elephants in Botswana?

Climate change

Poaching for ivory

Habitat loss

Overpopulation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is taken with the tusks of elephants that die naturally?

They are removed and stored.

They are left in the wild.

They are destroyed.

They are sold to fund conservation.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for removing tusks from naturally deceased elephants?

To use them in art

To sell them for profit

To study them scientifically

To prevent poaching

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What animal is mentioned as spending time at the elephant carcass?

Leopards

Cheetahs

Lions

Hyenas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated age of the symbiote bear bed mentioned in the video?

500 years

1000 years

1500 years

2000 years

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does the narrator engage in every evening?

Observing the stars

Swimming in the river

Listening to the Delta come to life

Hiking through the Delta

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the final section of the video?

The dangers of poaching

The beauty and tranquility of the Delta

The challenges of wildlife conservation

The history of the symbiote bear bed