Terrapin and Cichlid Interaction Dynamics

Terrapin and Cichlid Interaction Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video depicts a confrontation between a 15-pound Terrapin and cichlids in Africa's Lake Tanganyika. The Terrapin attempts to eat fish eggs but is met with fierce resistance from the parent cichlids. Despite multiple attempts, the Terrapin is ultimately driven away by the protective fish, showcasing the strong parental instincts of the cichlids.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Terrapin in Lake Tanganyika?

Finding a mate

Hunting for insects

Looking for fish eggs

Exploring the lake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the parent fish initially respond to the Terrapin's presence?

They attack it

They swim away

They hide their eggs

They ignore it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the Terrapin start to feel after being rejected?

Indifferent

Scared

Annoyed

Confused

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy do the cichlids use to protect their offspring?

They call for reinforcements

They distract the Terrapin

They bite and push the Terrapin

They build a barrier

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of the conflict between the Terrapin and the cichlids?

The cichlids flee

The Terrapin retreats

The Terrapin wins

The eggs are destroyed