Iceland's Westman Islands and the Atlantic Puffins

Iceland's Westman Islands and the Atlantic Puffins

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the Westman Islands in Iceland, highlighting their volcanic activity and the challenges faced by the Atlantic puffin population. Despite being a cultural icon, puffins are struggling due to a decline in their primary food source, the sand lance, linked to climate change. This has led to breeding failures over the past three years. The video discusses the broader impact of climate change on seabirds and the potential for puffins to relocate if conditions do not improve. Sponsored by National Geographic, the video emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing these environmental changes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Westman Islands one of the most volatile places on Earth?

High winds and tornadoes

Constant rain and storms

Frequent volcanic activity and earthquakes

Extreme temperatures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the decline of the Atlantic puffins a cultural concern for the people of the Westman Islands?

Puffins are used in traditional medicine

Puffins play a significant role in local culture

Puffins are a symbol of peace

Puffins are a major food source

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to be the main cause of the puffins' breeding issues?

Loss of nesting sites

Pollution in the ocean

Increased predation

Decline in their primary food source, the sand lance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have some seabirds responded to the scarcity of their food source?

By migrating to other continents

By traveling long distances to find food

By changing their diet to plants

By increasing their breeding rate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the sand lance scarcity on puffin chicks?

Chicks have grown larger

Chicks have been unable to eat alternative fish

Chicks have migrated to other islands

Chicks have become more aggressive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential link between the decline of sand lance and climate change?

Rising ocean temperatures

Increased ocean acidity

Decreased ocean salinity

Increased ocean pollution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique advantage do birds have over other species when faced with changing environments?

They can change their color

They can hibernate

They can fly to new locations

They can adapt their diet

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