Snake Defense Mechanisms and Adaptations

Snake Defense Mechanisms and Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video explores the defense mechanisms of three snakes: the rhinoceros viper, which uses a visible warning on its head to signal danger; the vine snake, which employs camouflage and a bright tongue to deter predators despite being non-venomous; and the two-headed snake, which uses a deceptive tail to confuse predators, making them attack the tail instead of the head.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the rhinoceros viper serves as a warning to potential threats?

Its bright orange tongue

Its camouflaged body

The giant arrow on its head

Its two-headed appearance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the rhinoceros viper's head marking?

To attract mates

To signal other vipers

To warn predators of its venom

To help it blend into the environment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the vine snake's tongue help it avoid predators?

By making a loud noise

By blending in with the environment

By mimicking a venomous snake

By changing colors rapidly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the vine snake's bright tongue?

To deceive predators into thinking it is venomous

To help it climb trees

To warn predators of its venom

To attract prey

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which snake is known for its ability to play dead?

Rhinoceros viper

Vine snake

Two-headed snake

Black mamba

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which snake uses its tail to mimic a head as a defense mechanism?

Vine snake

Two-headed snake

Rhinoceros viper

King cobra

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the false head of the two-headed snake do?

It attacks predators

It keeps guard while the real head searches for food

It helps the snake climb trees

It produces venom

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the two-headed snake's tail contribute to its defense?

By changing colors

By releasing a foul odor

By mimicking the defensive strikes of a real head

By producing a loud noise

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the two-headed snake's appearance?

It can change its skin color

It has two real heads

Its tail looks more like a head than its actual head

It has a bright orange tongue