Underwater Survival Strategies of Fish

Underwater Survival Strategies of Fish

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video explores underwater survival strategies of various fish in Indonesia, focusing on camouflage and mimicry. It introduces the frog fish, ghost pipe fish, leaf scorpion fish, and kakatu wasp fish, each employing unique adaptations to avoid predators by resembling plants or inanimate objects. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the impracticality of such strategies for human survival.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary survival strategy of the frog fish?

It mimics a sea sponge to avoid detection.

It changes color to match its surroundings.

It hides in coral reefs.

It swims rapidly to escape predators.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the ghost pipe fish avoid predators?

By swimming in schools.

By mimicking seagrass.

By hiding in coral reefs.

By changing its color.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique feature of the leaf scorpion fish's survival strategy?

It hides in seaweed.

It emits a toxic substance.

It resembles a leaf on the sand.

It can change its shape.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional behavior does the kakatu WASP fish exhibit to enhance its mimicry?

It emits a strong odor.

It rocks back and forth like a leaf.

It changes color frequently.

It buries itself in the sand.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main takeaway from the underwater survival strategies discussed?

Changing colors frequently is essential.

Speed is the key to survival.

Hiding in coral reefs is the best strategy.

Mimicking plants can be an effective survival strategy.