Giant Pacific Octopus and Sharks in an Aquarium

Giant Pacific Octopus and Sharks in an Aquarium

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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In a giant aquarium, a giant Pacific octopus shares a tank with spiny dogfish sharks, known for their predatory nature. Initially, the aquarium staff believed the octopus could defend itself using camouflage and strength. However, the octopus unexpectedly becomes the predator, successfully defending itself and eliminating the sharks. This surprising outcome reveals new insights into the octopus' capabilities.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sharks are present in the aquarium with the giant Pacific octopus?

Great White Sharks

Spiny Dogfish Sharks

Hammerhead Sharks

Tiger Sharks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ability does the aquarium staff expect the octopus to use for protection?

Venom

Camouflage

Speed

Electric Shock

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the octopus's primary defense mechanism against the sharks?

Attacking the sharks

Releasing ink

Hiding in a hole

Using sharp spines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected behavior did the octopus exhibit in the tank?

It ignored the sharks

It attacked the sharks

It befriended the sharks

It left the tank

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial assumption about the sharks in the tank?

They would ignore the octopus

They were invincible predators

They would befriend the octopus

They would leave the tank

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence did the aquarium staff find that indicated the octopus's dominance?

Octopus ink in the water

Dogfish carcasses at the bottom of the tank

Shark teeth marks on the glass

Sharks swimming away from the octopus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the aquarium staff learn about the octopus from the footage?

It was afraid of the sharks

It was a danger to the sharks

It was unable to defend itself

It was friendly with the sharks

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