Kingsnake Behavior and Ecology

Kingsnake Behavior and Ecology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

In this video, a kingsnake attempts to climb a Choya cactus in Baja California to reach young Thrasher chicks. Despite the adult Thrasher's aggressive defense, the kingsnake persists but eventually retreats. The video humorously depicts the snake's fall as a 'skydiving' event, highlighting the risks predators face in their pursuit of prey.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the kingsnake located at the beginning of the video?

In the Australian Outback

Near the Amazon Rainforest

Near Baja California

In the Sahara Desert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the kingsnake attempting to reach by climbing the cactus?

A bird's nest

A fruit

A water source

A sunbathing spot

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the adult Thrasher react to the kingsnake's presence?

It bravely confronts the snake

It ignores the snake

It flies away in fear

It calls for help

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the kingsnake after the confrontation with the Thrasher?

It captures the chicks

It retreats and skydives

It hides in the cactus

It attacks the Thrasher

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could the kingsnake's skydiving potentially affect?

Its camouflage skills

Its ability to climb

Its speed

Its predatory reputation