Dangerous Desert Dweller?!

Dangerous Desert Dweller?!

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video takes viewers on a nighttime exploration of the Sonoran Desert, highlighting its rich wildlife. The team tests new camera gear while encountering a desert blonde tarantula and a vinegaroon. The host shares insights about these creatures, their behaviors, and the challenges of filming in the desert. The adventure concludes with reflections on the experience and hints at future explorations.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Sonoran Desert a challenging environment for both humans and animals?

Its cold temperatures

Its hot temperatures and nocturnal wildlife

Its dense forests

Its frequent rainstorms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do tarantulas use to deter predators?

They release a foul odor

They flick hairs from their abdomen

They change color

They make loud noises

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do tarantulas consume their prey?

They chew it with strong jaws

They swallow it whole

They inject an enzyme to liquefy the insides

They crush it with their legs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a vinegaroon's primary defense mechanism?

Camouflaging

Spraying an acetic acid mixture

Stinging

Biting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are vinegaroons different from scorpions?

They are not true scorpions despite their appearance

They have wings

They live in water

They are larger in size

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do vinegaroons typically eat?

Salt and vinegar chips

Fruits and vegetables

Insects and other arachnids

Small mammals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

Adopt a tarantula

Try handling a vinegaroon

Visit the Sonoran Desert

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