Sharpest Lizard in the World!?

Sharpest Lizard in the World!?

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Biology, Geography, Science, Social Studies

6th - 9th Grade

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Mark Vincent takes viewers on an adventure to find horned lizards in the desert. He discusses the challenges posed by weather conditions and highlights the importance of the creosote bush as a shelter for small animals. The video also explores desert flora, including the barrel cactus and Joshua tree. Finally, Mark discovers a juvenile desert horned lizard and explains its unique defense mechanism of projecting blood from its eyes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges are mentioned in the video that make it difficult to find horned lizards?

Lack of food sources

The presence of predators

Windy weather and cloud cover

High temperatures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the creosote bush in the desert ecosystem?

It provides food for large animals

It is a source of water

It offers shelter for small animals

It is used for medicinal purposes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old can Joshua trees live up to?

100 years

200 years

1000 years

500 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique defense mechanism does the desert horned lizard possess?

Camouflage

Blood projection from eyes

Venomous bite

Tail whipping

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between the desert horned lizard and the regal horned lizard?

Habitat preference

Coloration

Diet

Size of the crown of horns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum length a desert horned lizard can grow to?

1 to 2 inches

3 to 5 inches

6 to 8 inches

9 to 11 inches

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the juvenile desert horned lizard found during the adventure?

Under a rock

On a sandy dune

In a creosote bush

Near a water source