Goliath Tarantula Facts and Behavior

Goliath Tarantula Facts and Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video introduces the Goliath tarantula, the largest spider in the world, known for its impressive size and predatory skills. It describes the tarantula's hunting abilities, including its venomous fangs and barbed hairs used for defense. The video provides advice on how to handle an encounter with a tarantula, recommending that one should remain calm and do nothing, as the spider will eventually move away on its own.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum leg span of a Goliath tarantula?

Six inches

Eight inches

Ten inches

Twelve inches

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Goliath tarantula a powerful hunter?

Its ability to fly

Its venomous bite

Its speed

Its camouflage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long are the fangs of a Goliath tarantula?

Half an inch

One inch

Two inches

Three inches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defensive mechanism does the Goliath tarantula use?

Releasing a foul odor

Making loud noises

Firing barbed hairs

Playing dead

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if a tarantula lands on you?

Smash it with your hand

Roll on the ground

Do nothing

Scream loudly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it advised to do nothing if a tarantula lands on you?

It will become aggressive

It will eventually leave on its own

It will think you are a threat

It will bite you if you move