Flightless Birds Adaptations and Threats

Flightless Birds Adaptations and Threats

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the fascinating world of flightless birds, starting with the cassowary in Australia's rainforests. It discusses the global distribution of flightless birds, their evolution, and the reasons behind their loss of flight. The video highlights the physical adaptations these birds undergo and the challenges they face, especially on islands where introduced predators pose a threat. It concludes with the survival strategies of large flightless birds on mainlands, emphasizing their unique adaptations and resilience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique defense mechanism does the cassowary use against predators?

Loud screeching

Poisonous feathers

Camouflage

Razor-sharp toe claws

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of flight for birds?

Escaping predators

Traveling long distances

Hunting

Conserving energy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bird is known for living almost entirely on the soft base of alpine grasses?

Cassowary

Takahe

Ostrich

Emu

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the bones of flightless birds over time?

They become hollow

They become dense

They grow longer

They disappear

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of flightless birds that evolved on predator-free islands?

They have large wings

They are small in size

They have dense bones

They are nocturnal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are flightless birds on islands particularly vulnerable?

Competition with flying birds

Lack of food

Harsh weather conditions

Introduction of predators by humans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant threat to flightless birds introduced by European settlers in New Zealand?

Stoats

Lions

Eagles

Snakes

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