Building a Natural Refrigerator

Building a Natural Refrigerator

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills, Other

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial explores an alternative method for food storage by digging a hole in the ground. The narrator explains the benefits of using a hole over a sod house, particularly in terms of temperature control and protection from bears. The process involves selecting suitable spruce trees to line the hole and creating a lid with moss for insulation. The tutorial emphasizes the practicality and effectiveness of this method for preserving food in warmer climates.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason the narrator considers digging a hole for food storage?

To increase the storage capacity

To keep the food warmer

To make it easier for bears to access

To keep the food cooler and less accessible to bears

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the advantage of the gravelly soil mentioned by the narrator?

It is well-drained, allowing for deeper digging

It retains water well

It is rich in nutrients

It is difficult to dig through

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the narrator emphasize choosing the right size of spruce trees?

To attract more wildlife

To maximize space and efficiency in the hole

To ensure they are easy to cut

To make the refrigerator more colorful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material does the narrator use to create the lid for the refrigerator?

Plastic

Metal

Old tent poles

Glass

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using moss on the refrigerator lid?

To decorate it

To add weight

To make it waterproof

To provide insulation