Bald Eagles Flying High

Bald Eagles Flying High

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Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the near extinction of bald eagles due to DDT pesticide use, which weakened their eggshells. By the 1960s, their numbers dwindled to fewer than 500 pairs. After DDT was banned, conservation efforts led to a significant recovery, with bald eagles now thriving in places like Colorado. Researchers are studying how these birds adapt to urban development, using transmitters to track their movements. Despite challenges, bald eagles are a conservation success story, though ongoing monitoring is necessary to ensure their continued survival.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the decline in the bald eagle population?

Hunting by humans

Climate change

Habitat destruction

Use of DDT pesticide

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the ban of DDT, how did the bald eagle population change in Colorado?

It increased significantly

It fluctuated unpredictably

It decreased further

It remained the same

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of outfitting bald eagles with transmitters?

To monitor their health

To prevent them from flying into urban areas

To track their migration patterns

To study their diet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do bald eagles face due to increasing human development?

Nests being surrounded by housing developments

Higher risk of disease

Increased competition with other birds

Loss of food sources

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of bald eagles in terms of population and adaptation?

They are extinct in the wild

They have completely adapted to urban environments

They are thriving but face new challenges

They are still declining rapidly