Mangrove Ecosystem and Blue-Ringed Octopus

Mangrove Ecosystem and Blue-Ringed Octopus

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the blue-ringed octopus, one of the most venomous marine animals, highlighting its warning coloration and deadly venom. The narrator faces weather challenges, including a sudden storm that fills the boat with water. Navigating through mangroves, the narrator encounters a difficult terrain filled with potential dangers like crocodiles and sea snakes, while also noting the presence of edible species.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the blue rings on the blue-ringed octopus?

To help it swim faster

To camouflage with the environment

To warn predators of its venom

To attract mates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the toxicity of the blue-ringed octopus's venom compare to cyanide?

Less toxic than cyanide

Equally toxic as cyanide

More toxic than cyanide

Not toxic at all

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event does the narrator encounter after leaving the octopus?

A shark attack

A sudden cloudburst

A strong wind

A tidal wave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the rainwater in the boat undrinkable?

It is contaminated with oil

It is mixed with seawater

It is too salty

It is too cold

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the narrator face when choosing the less exposed route?

It is too narrow

It is harder to navigate

It is too crowded

It is too deep

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of vegetation is found along the shoreline?

Pine trees

Palm trees

Mangroves

Cacti

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What creatures might inhabit the mangrove swamps?

Bears and wolves

Elephants and rhinos

Crocodiles and sea snakes

Lions and tigers

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes walking in the mangrove area difficult?

Steep hills

Thick fog

Mucky bottom and roots

High temperatures

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe the mangrove area?

A desert landscape

A prehistoric world

A snowy tundra

A modern city