Giant Short-Faced Bear Knowledge Assessment

Giant Short-Faced Bear Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video explores the Ice Age, focusing on the evolution of the giant short-faced bear. This bear, the largest predator of its time, evolved to be massive to compete for food and defend itself against other predators. Its unique features, such as speed and a strong sense of smell, made it an ultimate hunter. However, life on the prairie posed challenges, requiring the bear to adapt further to survive.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental change contributed to the population explosion of hoofed animals during the Ice Age?

The increase in volcanic activity

The colonization of grasslands

The rise in sea levels

The melting of ice caps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How tall could the giant short-faced bear stand on its hind legs?

4.0 meters

2.5 meters

3.4 meters

3.0 meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature allows the giant short-faced bear to detect carcasses from a distance?

Its sharp eyesight

Its long tongue

Its large ears

Its enhanced sense of smell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the giant short-faced bear evolve to be so large?

To swim across large rivers

To climb trees more effectively

To compete for food with other predators

To survive cold temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which predators did the giant short-faced bear need to defend itself against?

Crocodiles and alligators

Lions and wolves

Eagles and hawks

Tigers and leopards

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the social behavior of short-faced bears differ from that of lions and wolves?

They hibernated in winter

They migrated seasonally

They were solitary creatures

They lived in large groups

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future challenge will the giant short-faced bear face on the open prairie?

A shortage of prey

A change in climate

A battle for territory

A scarcity of water

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the giant short-faced bear's intimidating size?

To attract mates

To regulate body temperature

To camouflage in the environment

To defend its food and territory