SciShow Talk Show: Ecology Project International & Serpentina the Rubber Boa

SciShow Talk Show: Ecology Project International & Serpentina the Rubber Boa

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video features a discussion with Hayley Hansen from Ecology Project International (EPI), focusing on their mission to increase environmental literacy by partnering students with wildlife biologists. EPI's work includes conservation efforts, particularly with leatherback sea turtles in Costa Rica. The video also highlights the challenges faced in the early years and the positive impact of student involvement. Additionally, a segment introduces the rubber boa, a unique snake species.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Ecology Project International (EPI)?

To increase environmental literacy by partnering students with wildlife biologists

To develop new technologies for ecological research

To conduct independent research on endangered species

To provide funding for wildlife conservation projects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the initial challenges faced by EPI?

Developing a curriculum for environmental education

Securing funding for international projects

Convincing researchers to work with high school students

Finding students interested in ecology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What species is the focus of EPI's research in Costa Rica?

Loggerhead sea turtles

Hawksbill sea turtles

Leatherback sea turtles

Green sea turtles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does EPI ensure the safety of sea turtle eggs?

By leaving them in their natural nests

By moving them to artificial incubators

By covering them with protective nets

By relocating them to safer areas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in the predation rate of sea turtle nests over 15 years?

It increased from 2% to 98%

It fluctuated between 10% and 90%

It remained constant at 50%

It decreased from 98% to 2%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the rubber boa snake?

It can change color to camouflage

It has a venomous bite

It has a tail that resembles a second head

It can fly short distances

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary diet of the rubber boa snake?

Baby animals

Small mammals

Birds

Insects

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