Underwater Photography and Turtle Behavior

Underwater Photography and Turtle Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the challenges and experiences of photographing leatherback turtles, which are rarely captured on camera, especially underwater. The narrator describes a specific encounter with a turtle, detailing its dive and the surrounding marine life, including remoras and a school of fish. The video also highlights the technical challenges of underwater photography, such as managing light, composition, and camera settings, all while swimming and holding one's breath.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is photographing leatherback turtles considered speculative?

They are aggressive towards photographers.

They are often found in deep waters.

They are rarely seen and enigmatic.

They are too small to capture clearly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What behavior did the leatherback turtle exhibit during the encounter?

It attacked the photographer.

It stayed motionless.

It positioned its back towards the photographer.

It swam away quickly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marine life accompanied the leatherback turtle?

A swarm of jellyfish.

A school of small fish and yellow remoras.

A pod of whales.

A group of dolphins.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technical aspect is NOT mentioned as a concern in underwater photography?

Shutter speeds

Light

Lens type

Composition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key challenge when photographing underwater?

Finding the right camera

Dealing with cold water

Avoiding other divers

Holding your breath while swimming

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What physical effort is required to photograph a moving turtle?

Kicking as hard as possible

Standing still

Diving deep

Floating passively

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could the turtle easily do if it wanted?

Stay at the surface

Swim alongside the photographer

Leave the photographer behind

Pose for the camera