Boomslang and Chameleon: A Wildlife Encounter

Boomslang and Chameleon: A Wildlife Encounter

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the Boomslang, a tree snake in Africa, known for its camouflage and potent hemotoxic venom. It hunts chameleons, which despite their own impressive camouflage and vision, fall prey to the Boomslang. An African legend about chameleons and eternal life is mentioned. The video details the Boomslang's venom delivery system, highlighting its effectiveness in hunting.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary hunting strategy of the Boomslang?

Chasing its prey

Ambush hunting

Hunting in packs

Using traps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the chameleon a formidable predator to its own prey?

Its venom

Its size

Its speed

Its eyesight and sticky tongue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the chameleon unable to escape the Boomslang?

It is not camouflaged

It cannot see the Boomslang

It is distracted by other prey

It is too slow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to African legend, what was the chameleon entrusted with?

The knowledge of all animals

The ability to speak

The power of flight

The secret of eternal life

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the Boomslang's venom?

It is fast-acting and paralyzing

It causes immediate pain

It is harmless to humans

It is slow-acting but destroys blood

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Boomslang deliver its venom?

Through its skin

Through its tail

Through grooves on its fangs

By spitting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ultimately happens to the chameleon in the story?

It becomes a meal for the Boomslang

It escapes the Boomslang

It defeats the Boomslang

It finds eternal life