Hippos and Crocodiles Interaction Analysis

Hippos and Crocodiles Interaction Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the interaction between African crocodiles and hippos. It begins with a description of crocodiles in a feeding frenzy, tearing apart an antelope. A hippo enters the scene and starts licking the crocodiles, a behavior that puzzles scientists. Despite the hippos' insolence, crocodiles tolerate them because hippos pose no threat and are more powerful. The video also shows a baby hippo gnawing on crocodiles' spines, highlighting the hippos' dominance and lack of fear towards crocodiles.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual behavior does the hippo exhibit towards the crocodiles during their feeding frenzy?

It licks the crocodiles.

It runs away from the crocodiles.

It joins the crocodiles in eating the antelope.

It attacks the crocodiles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do crocodiles not perceive hippos as a threat?

Hippos are smaller than crocodiles.

Hippos are faster than crocodiles.

Hippos are vegetarians and more powerful.

Hippos are afraid of crocodiles.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason crocodiles ignore the presence of hippos?

Hippos are more powerful and pose no threat.

Hippos are scared of crocodiles.

Hippos are too slow to catch.

Hippos are not interested in their food.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the baby hippo interact with the crocodiles?

It fights with them.

It plays with them gently.

It gnaws on their spines.

It avoids them completely.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the crocodiles' reaction to the baby hippo's behavior?

They attack the baby hippo.

They try to play with the baby hippo.

They ignore the baby hippo.

They run away from the baby hippo.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the interaction between hippos and crocodiles suggest about hippos' perception of danger?

Hippos are very cautious around crocodiles.

Hippos actively avoid crocodiles.

Hippos are indifferent to the danger posed by crocodiles.

Hippos are terrified of crocodiles.