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

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the dynamics between a giant Pacific octopus and spiny dogfish sharks in an aquarium. Initially, the aquarium staff believed the octopus could defend itself using camouflage or strength. However, the footage revealed that the octopus was actually preying on the sharks, overturning the assumption that the sharks were the dominant predators. This surprising outcome highlighted the octopus's unexpected predatory capabilities.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sharks are housed in the same tank as the giant Pacific octopus?

Great White Sharks

Hammerhead Sharks

Spiny Dogfish Sharks

Tiger Sharks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the defensive abilities of the octopus mentioned in the video?

Fast swimming

Camouflage

Venomous bite

Electric shock

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern for the octopus in the tank?

Other octopuses

Lack of food

Polluted water

Predatory sharks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial assumption about the octopus's ability to defend itself?

It would swim away quickly

It would rely on camouflage

It would hide in the sand

It would use its ink

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the octopus react to the presence of sharks in the tank?

It leaves the tank

It attacks the sharks

It hides in a corner

It ignores the sharks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected behavior did the octopus exhibit in the tank?

It overpowered the sharks

It changed color rapidly

It stopped eating

It befriended the sharks

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was found at the bottom of the tank as a result of the octopus's actions?

Broken glass

Shark carcasses

Octopus eggs

Fish bones

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