Exploring Bassas da India and Galapagos Sharks

Exploring Bassas da India and Galapagos Sharks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the pristine atoll of Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean, highlighting its unique features such as shipwrecks and its role as a nursery ground for Galapagos Sharks. The speaker emphasizes the ecological importance of sharks in maintaining healthy coral reefs. The experience of photographing these sharks at night is described as magical, offering hope for ocean conservation despite human impact. The video concludes with a reflection on the enduring presence of nature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the story introduced in the video?

Climbing a mountain peak

Exploring a desert landscape

Photographing a bustling city

Photographing Bassas da India

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Bassas da India located?

In the Indian Ocean

In the Mediterranean Sea

In the Arctic Circle

In the Pacific Ocean

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature is created by the outer perimeter of Bassas da India?

A forest

A mountain range

A lagoon

A desert

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are Galapagos Sharks important for coral reefs?

They build coral structures

They regulate the ecosystem balance

They provide food for fish

They clean the reefs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What behavior is noted about Galapagos Sharks in the video?

They avoid coral reefs

They are solitary creatures

They are very active at night

They are very active during the day

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the photographer's experience while capturing images of the sharks at night?

It was a magical experience

It was a disappointing experience

It was a boring experience

It was a terrifying experience

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion did the photographer feel after witnessing the sharks?

Indifference

Despair

Hope

Fear

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the photographer suggest about nature despite human impact?

Nature is completely destroyed

Nature is resilient and still present

Nature is beyond repair

Nature is indifferent to human actions

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the lasting impression of Bassas da India on the photographer?

It was a forgettable place

It was etched into memory forever

It was a dangerous place

It was a disappointing location