River Otters in Yellowstone

River Otters in Yellowstone

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Fun, Physical Ed

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explores the playful nature of river otters in Yellowstone National Park, focusing on their love for sliding on ice. It highlights their physical adaptations, such as streamlined bodies and fur that traps air, allowing them to thrive in cold water. The video also compares the otters' natural fun to human amusement parks, emphasizing the otters' ability to slide at high speeds for free.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the favorite activities of river otters in Yellowstone?

Climbing trees

Sliding on ice

Hunting fish

Building dams

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the body of an otter adapted for sliding?

It has a thick layer of fat

It has a streamlined shape

It has webbed feet

It has a long neck

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do otters benefit from their streamlined bodies on land?

They can dig better

They can run faster

They can slide more easily

They can jump higher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of otters helps them stay warm in cold water?

Their thick skin

Their large size

Their fast swimming

Their inner fur layer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum speed otters can reach while sliding down mountains?

25 miles per hour

10 miles per hour

15 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do otters slide down mountains?

To escape predators

To find food

To migrate

For fun

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do humans often pay for that otters enjoy for free?

Skiing trips

Concert tickets

Theme park rides

Swimming pools