Crocodiles and Hippos: An Unusual Interaction

Crocodiles and Hippos: An Unusual Interaction

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the unusual interactions between hippos and African crocodiles. It begins by describing the crocodiles' feeding frenzy and introduces a hippo that licks the crocodiles, a behavior not yet understood by scientists. Despite the potential danger, hippos are not threatened by crocodiles due to their vegetarian diet and greater strength. The video also highlights a baby hippo's fearless behavior around crocodiles, suggesting a genetic trait. Overall, the video provides insights into the dynamics between these two species.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main activity of the crocodiles in the first section?

Playing in the water

Feeding on an antelope

Basking in the sun

Sleeping

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do hippos hang around crocodiles according to the second section?

Scientists are unsure, but hippos seem to enjoy it

Hippos are curious about crocodiles

Crocodiles protect hippos from predators

They are hunting together

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason crocodiles tolerate hippos?

Hippos are faster swimmers

Hippos are not a threat as they are vegetarians

Crocodiles are afraid of hippos

Hippos help crocodiles find food

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do hippos compare to crocodiles in terms of power?

Crocodiles are more powerful

Hippos are more powerful

Hippos and crocodiles are equally powerful

Hippos are less powerful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual behavior does the baby hippo exhibit?

It runs away from crocodiles

It swims away from the crocodiles

It hides from the crocodiles

It starts gnawing on crocodiles' spines

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do crocodiles react to the baby hippo's actions?

They chase the baby hippo away

They attack the baby hippo

They ignore the baby hippo

They play with the baby hippo