Cichlid Fish Behavior and Competition

Cichlid Fish Behavior and Competition

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video introduces cichlid fish mouth fighting, an aquatic extreme sport. It explains the basics of the sport, where cichlids face off by comparing mouth sizes. If one fish has a larger mouth, the other retreats. The video describes a warm-up match and then moves to the main event, a cichlid Battle Royale, where fish compete for territory and mating opportunities. Lake Tangena in Africa is highlighted as the hub for this unique sport.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting for the cichlid fish mouth fighting sport?

Lake Malawi

Lake Tanganyika

Lake Victoria

Lake Chad

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the initial face-off, what do cichlid fish compare?

Body colors

Fin sizes

Mouth sizes

Tail lengths

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if one cichlid fish has a larger mouth than the other?

They continue fighting

They both leave

The larger one leaves

The smaller one leaves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the cichlid Battle Royale?

To find food

To migrate to a new lake

To establish territory and mate

To escape predators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Lake Tanganyika famous in the context of cichlid fish?

It's the largest lake in Africa

It's known for cichlid mouth fighting

It's a popular tourist destination

It's the deepest lake in the world