Exploring Mythical Creatures and Mutations

Exploring Mythical Creatures and Mutations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the origins and authenticity of multi-headed creatures, starting with a two-headed snake found by Jeannie Wilson, which may have been caused by pollution. It then investigates reports of humanoid bats in Argentina and China, debunking them as colugos and sea hares. A mysterious creature found in South Carolina is analyzed, concluding it is likely a coyote. Finally, a giant snake in the Amazon is examined, suggesting it is a large anaconda, possibly linked to the mythical Boiuna.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might have inspired the Greeks to create myths about multi-headed monsters?

A two-headed lion in ancient Greece

A mythical bird with multiple heads

A multi-headed dog guarding a temple

A two-headed snake found in North Carolina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is polycephaly?

A natural mutation resulting in multiple heads

A scientific experiment involving snakes

A type of environmental pollution

A mythical creature with many eyes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of environmental pollution on genetic mutations?

It can cause polycephaly in animals

It leads to the extinction of species

It creates new species of animals

It has no impact on genetic mutations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did experts conclude about the humanoid bats reported in Argentina and China?

They were mutant bats created in a lab

They were a new species of flying mammals

They were misidentified colugos and sea hares

They were a result of cross-breeding experiments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial theory about the remains found on a South Carolina beach?

They were from a recently extinct species

They were the remains of a prehistoric animal

They belonged to a giant sea creature

They were from a mutant monkey

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did experts ultimately identify the remains on the beach as?

A raccoon

A coyote

A seal

A leopard

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the giant snake in the Amazon initially thought to be?

A new species of snake

A relic of the Titanoboa

A mythical creature from folklore

A giant anaconda

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