Exploration of Franz Joseph Land

Exploration of Franz Joseph Land

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores Franz Joseph Land, a remote Arctic region, through the use of drop cams. These cameras are deployed to capture footage from the ocean's depths, offering a first glimpse of this extreme environment. Initially, the footage showed no signs of life, but eventually, a Greenland shark appeared, marking the first sighting of this species in the area. The discovery was both surprising and exciting, highlighting the potential for new findings in unexplored regions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Franz Joseph Land known for?

Being a tropical paradise

Its wild and remote nature

A bustling urban center

A popular tourist destination

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using drop cams in the expedition?

To capture aerial views of the islands

To track migratory birds

To explore the deepest parts of the ocean

To monitor weather patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the drop cam function during the expedition?

It is attached to marine animals

It is manually operated by divers

It floats on the ocean surface

It descends to the ocean floor and records video

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the footage recorded by the drop cam?

Technical issues with the camera

Immediate discovery of a new species

Disappointment due to lack of visible life

Excitement over abundant marine life

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected discovery was made during the footage review?

A school of dolphins

A Greenland shark

A sunken ship

A new type of coral

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the Greenland shark sighting in Franz Joseph Land?

It was the first time a shark was seen in the area

The shark was unusually small

The shark was a different color

The shark was part of a large group

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can Greenland sharks grow?

Around 5 feet

Exactly 15 feet

Over 20 feet

Up to 10 feet

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the largest shark species on Earth?

Greenland Shark

Tiger Shark

Hammerhead Shark

Great White Shark

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's reaction upon seeing the shark?

Disappointed

Indifferent

Calm and composed

Excited and surprised