Marine Mammal Center and Sea Lion Pups

Marine Mammal Center and Sea Lion Pups

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video discusses the increasing number of sea lion pups stranding along the California coast, primarily due to rising ocean temperatures affecting their food supply. The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito plays a crucial role in rescuing and rehabilitating these marine mammals, aiming to release them back into the wild. The center has observed a significant rise in strandings since 2013, linked to decreased upwelling and nutrient availability. The video highlights the center's comprehensive care approach, including medical treatment and ensuring the animals reach a healthy weight before release.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Marine Mammal Center?

To keep marine mammals in captivity

To train marine mammals for entertainment

To provide care and release them back into the wild

To study marine mammals for scientific research

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when has there been an increasing trend in sea lion pup strandings?

2013

2010

2018

2015

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the increase in stranded sea lion pups?

Blame on predators

Blame on pollution

Confusion and uncertainty

Immediate understanding of the cause

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental change was discovered to be affecting sea lion mothers?

Increased ocean temperatures

Decreased ocean temperatures

Decreased predator presence

Increased pollution levels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much above normal were the ocean temperatures along the California coast?

5 to 7 degrees

2 to 5 degrees

1 to 2 degrees

7 to 10 degrees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is upwelling and why is it important?

A process that decreases ocean currents

A process that brings nutrient-rich cold water to the surface

A process that increases ocean salinity

A process that warms the ocean surface

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does upwelling play in the marine ecosystem?

It causes ocean acidification

It provides nutrients for marine life

It increases water pollution

It decreases fish populations

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