The Great Rift Valley: Flamingos and Baboons

The Great Rift Valley: Flamingos and Baboons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores the dynamic ecosystem of East Africa's Great Rift Valley, focusing on the interaction between flamingos and baboons at Lake Boria. After a successful breeding season, millions of flamingos gather, attracting the attention of local baboons. The baboons, typically fruit eaters, exhibit unusual predatory behavior towards the flamingos, showcasing a rare natural event. This interaction highlights nature's indifferent method of maintaining ecological balance.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary setting of the video?

The Sahara Desert

The Amazon Rainforest

The Great Rift Valley

The Rocky Mountains

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many flamingos gather in the Great Rift Valley in July?

1 million

2 million

4 million

3 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reaction of the baboons to the large number of flamingos?

They are curious and unsure

They become aggressive

They ignore them

They migrate away

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual dietary choice do the baboons make?

Eating fruits

Eating insects

Eating flamingos

Eating leaves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the baboons' behavior towards the flamingos?

It indicates a lack of food

It is a rare and recorded event

It shows a new hunting strategy

It is a common occurrence

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might be the ecological implication of the baboons' new behavior?

Increased flamingo population

Restoration of ecological balance

No significant impact

Decrease in baboon population

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential reason for the baboons' new taste preference?

Curiosity and experimentation

Change in climate

Influence from other animals

Lack of fruits