Jurassic Lizard!

Jurassic Lizard!

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science

6th - 9th Grade

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The video follows Coyote Peterson as he attempts to catch a spiny-tailed iguana in Costa Rica. Using a bamboo pole, paracord, and a multi-tool, he constructs a snare to capture the elusive lizard. After successfully catching the iguana, Peterson examines its features, highlighting its spiny tail and herbivorous diet. The video concludes with the iguana being released back into the wild, emphasizing the importance of conservation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the spiny-tailed iguana difficult to catch?

Its calm demeanor

Its incredible speed when necessary

Its slow and lumbering movement

Its small size

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tools does the narrator use to build a snare?

A cage and bait

A rope and a hook

A bamboo pole, paracord, and a multi-tool

A fishing net and a stick

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary diet of the spiny-tailed iguana?

Fruits and flowers

Insects and small animals

Fish and amphibians

Birds and other lizards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the spiny-tailed iguana defend itself?

By camouflaging with its surroundings

By whipping its spiny tail

By using its sharp claws

By making loud noises

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the texture of the iguana's scales compared to?

Hard metal

Soft velvet

Rough sandpaper

Smooth silk

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it dangerous to be bitten by a spiny-tailed iguana?

It can cause severe allergic reactions

Its bite is extremely painful

It has venomous saliva

Its teeth are sharp and curved backwards

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Adopt a spiny-tailed iguana

Join him on the next adventure

Learn more about dinosaurs

Visit Costa Rica