Exploring the Heartland of the Mountains and Gorilla Behavior

Exploring the Heartland of the Mountains and Gorilla Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the journey into the mountains, focusing on the nest-building process of animals using vines and stalks. It highlights the challenges younger animals face and their interactions with human observers. Over time, the animals, particularly a young male named Digit, show curiosity and acceptance towards humans, culminating in the rewarding experience of being accepted by wild gorillas.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial setting of the journey described in the video?

A bustling city

A dense forest

The heartland of the mountains

A coastal region

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge faced by younger gorillas when building nests?

Dealing with foliage that seems to have a mind of its own

Communicating with other gorillas

Finding enough food

Avoiding predators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age do gorillas typically begin building nests?

Four years

Three years

Two years

One year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Digit, the young male gorilla, unique in his behavior?

He is aggressive towards observers

He is indifferent to human presence

He avoids human contact

He is remarkably tolerant and curious about objects

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What objects is Digit particularly attracted to?

Musical instruments

Other animals

Camera lenses, notebooks, and gloves

Food items

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the animals of group four react to human presence over time?

They moved to a different area

They ignored humans completely

They approached closely out of curiosity

They became more aggressive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is described as the reward of being accepted by the wild gorillas?

Receiving gifts from the gorillas

Being able to feed them

The thrill of daily contact

Learning their language

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the gorillas' acceptance of humans?

It allows humans to control the gorillas

It signifies a mutual understanding and curiosity

It leads to the gorillas becoming pets

It results in the gorillas leaving their habitat