Frilled Lizard Behavior and Adaptations

Frilled Lizard Behavior and Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the exotic wildlife of Northern Australia, focusing on the frilled lizard. It describes the lizard's unique frill, used to deter predators, and its distinctive running style, which has earned it the nickname 'bicycle lizard'. The frill provides the lizard with enough time to escape threats by retreating to trees.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the frill on a frilled lizard?

To help it fly

To regulate body temperature

To attract mates

To scare off predators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is mentioned as a predator of the frilled lizard?

Eagles

Dingoes

Snakes

Feral cats

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname is given to the frilled lizard due to its running style?

Dancing lizard

Speedy lizard

Rocket lizard

Bicycle lizard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the frilled lizard's running style help it?

It helps it swim faster

It allows it to fly short distances

It makes it look larger to predators

It enables quick escape from danger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the frilled lizard's scare tactic?

To dig a burrow

To find food

To climb to safety

To attract a mate