Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the skepticism within the scientific community regarding eyewitness reports of a mysterious creature, often attributing sightings to misidentifications or optical illusions. Despite this, local resident Val Mofford shares her personal experiences of seeing the creature, describing it as resembling a plesiosaur. Her account challenges the scientific dismissal, suggesting that some sightings may be credible.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the scientific community dismisses eyewitness reports of the creature?

They have found physical evidence against the creature's existence.

They think the creature is a different species.

They attribute sightings to optical illusions and misidentifications.

They believe the creature is a myth.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Val Mofford?

A scientist studying the creature.

A historian documenting the creature's sightings.

A local resident who claims to have seen the creature.

A diver searching for the creature.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Val Mofford first see the creature?

1990

2010

1980

2000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Val Mofford describe the creature's appearance?

Like a small submarine.

Like a giant bird with wings.

Like a dark gray shiny overturned rowing boat.

Like a large fish with scales.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length Val estimated for the creature she saw?

25 to 30 feet

35 to 40 feet

10 to 15 feet

50 to 55 feet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prehistoric creature does Val compare her sighting to?

Triceratops

Plesiosaur

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Stegosaurus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Val's response to people who suggest she saw an illusion?

She insists she saw something unexplainable.

She admits she was mistaken.

She refuses to discuss it further.

She agrees it might have been an illusion.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Val say to scientists who deny the creature's existence?

She ignores their opinions.

She agrees with their findings.

She provides them with evidence.

She challenges them to see it for themselves.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Val's belief about the creature after her sightings?

She thinks it is a hoax.

She is unsure about what she saw.

She believes it is a myth.

She is convinced there is something there.