Whales Of A Tail

Whales Of A Tail

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video begins with a humorous storytelling segment before transitioning into a discussion on whale feeding habits. Researchers from various institutions have discovered that different whale species tend to feed with their own kind when preying on herring. The team used advanced remote sensing technology to map these interactions over a large marine area. This research provides new insights into marine ecosystems, similar to how the Hubble telescope has expanded our understanding of the universe. The video concludes with a light-hearted exchange about costumes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the initial storytelling in the video?

A dramatic tale about a mighty beast

A scientific explanation of whale feeding

A humorous exchange about toy dinosaurs

A description of marine research methods

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which institutions were involved in the research on whale feeding behavior?

Harvard University and NOAA

MIT, Northeastern University, NOAA, and the Institute of Marine Research in Norway

Stanford University and the Marine Biology Institute

University of New England and the Oceanographic Institute

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did researchers develop to monitor fish populations?

Satellite imaging system

Remote sensing system using acoustics

Underwater drone technology

Traditional sonar equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant pattern did researchers observe about whale calls?

Whale calls were only heard during the day

Whale calls decreased at night

Whale calls increased dramatically at nighttime

Whale calls were random and unpatterned

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the researchers compare their new methodology to other scientific advancements?

It is comparable to the enhanced views from the Hubble telescope

It is akin to the invention of the microscope

It is like the discovery of penicillin

It is similar to the development of the internet