REVENGE of the Centipede - Will it Bite?

REVENGE of the Centipede - Will it Bite?

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Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the giant desert centipede, highlighting its painful bite, anatomy, and behavior. The narrator shares personal experiences, including a painful bite that required medical attention. The video provides insights into handling centipedes safely and advises viewers to avoid interaction due to the potential danger. The centipede's unique features, such as its false head and venomous mandibles, are explained, emphasizing the importance of caution when encountering these creatures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What creature did the narrator find more terrifying than a scorpion as a child?

Tarantula

Giant desert centipede

Rattlesnake

Black widow spider

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Arizona trip, which creature did the narrator describe as a personal nightmare?

Scorpion

Giant desert centipede

Tarantula

Western Diamondback rattlesnake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the giant desert centipede have that helps it defend against predators?

Camouflage skin

Ability to fly

False head

Poisonous stinger

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary effect of the centipede's venom on its prey?

Causes paralysis

Explodes red blood cells

Induces sleep

Causes hallucinations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum length a giant desert centipede can grow to?

12 inches

10 inches

8 inches

6 inches

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does the narrator give about encountering centipedes?

Capture them for study

Feed them to distract them

Avoid them and walk away

Try to pet them

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe the pain from the centipede's bite?

Excruciating and unforgettable

Mild discomfort

Barely noticeable

Similar to a bee sting