Ancient Sea Creatures and Their Characteristics

Ancient Sea Creatures and Their Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores ancient sea monsters that lived 82 million years ago in what is now Western North America. It highlights Protostega, an ancestor of modern sea turtles, known for its massive size, and Bar Platycarpus, a snake-like predator that thrived in shallow waters.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time period is being discussed in relation to the ancient sea creatures?

65 million years ago

82 million years ago

100 million years ago

50 million years ago

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern vehicle is used to describe the size of Protostega?

A motorcycle

A bicycle

A bus

A modern car

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Protostega known as in relation to modern sea turtles?

The descendant

The sibling

The great grandfather

The cousin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Bar Platcarpus move through the water?

Like a dolphin

Like a whale

Like a fish

Like a snake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of waters did Bar Platcarpus prefer?

Mountain streams

Freshwater lakes

Shallow waters

Deep ocean waters