I WONDER - How Do Hippos Stay Cool?
 Me Pregunto - Cómo Se Mantienen Frescos Los Hipopótamos?

I WONDER - How Do Hippos Stay Cool? Me Pregunto - Cómo Se Mantienen Frescos Los Hipopótamos?

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Health Sciences, Biology

KG - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the daily habits and unique physical features of hippos, including their ability to see and breathe while submerged in water. It also highlights how hippos protect their skin from dryness and sun exposure by secreting a red, oily liquid that acts as a natural sunscreen.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do hippos spend most of their day?

In the desert

In the forest

In rivers and lakes

On the mountains

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the advantage of the placement of a hippo's eyes, nose, and ears?

They can swim faster

They can smell food from far away

They can see and breathe while submerged

They can hear better

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique liquid do hippos sweat?

A blue, watery liquid

A red, oily liquid

A green, sticky liquid

A yellow, powdery liquid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one function of the red, oily liquid that hippos sweat?

It helps them swim faster

It helps them find food

It acts as a natural sunscreen

It makes them invisible to predators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the red, oily liquid benefit the hippo's skin?

It makes their skin glow

It protects their skin from dryness

It changes their skin color

It makes their skin waterproof