Marine Life Observation and Behavior

Marine Life Observation and Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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During a National Geographic expedition to the Des venturus islands off Chile, deep water cameras were used to survey sea life. The cameras captured crabs in an embrace, revealing male crabs holding onto females. The camera's bait and lights attracted other marine life, disturbing the crabs' interaction.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the National Geographic expedition?

To climb the Andes mountains

To explore the Amazon rainforest

To survey the Des venturus islands

To study the Arctic ice caps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team use to observe sea life during the expedition?

Submarines

Diving suits

Deep water cameras

Sonar equipment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the behavior observed between the two crabs?

They were fighting over food

They were building a nest

The male was holding onto the female

They were swimming away from predators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What attracted other marine life to the crabs' location?

The sound of the camera

The camera's bait and lights

The movement of the crabs

The presence of a predator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the camera's presence near the crabs?

The crabs were fed by the team

The crabs were left undisturbed

The crabs were irritated by the disturbance

The crabs were captured for study