Is this Spider Dangerous? - PLEASE DON'T BITE!

Is this Spider Dangerous? - PLEASE DON'T BITE!

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Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 9th Grade

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The video explores the world of tarantulas, particularly in the Arizona desert, addressing common fears and misconceptions about spiders. It highlights the diversity of spider species, focusing on the tarantula's behavior, defense mechanisms, and the low risk they pose to humans. The video emphasizes the importance of observing these creatures in their natural habitat while providing safety tips for encounters.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common fear of spiders known as?

Arachnophobia

Entomophobia

Ophidiophobia

Acrophobia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two spider species are considered dangerous to humans in the United States?

Huntsman Spider and Daddy Longlegs

Tarantula and Wolf Spider

Black Widow and Brown Recluse

Jumping Spider and Orb Weaver

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about tarantulas?

They are highly venomous

They are herbivores

They are found only in rainforests

They can fly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event significantly reshapes the Arizona desert landscape?

Volcanic eruptions

Tornadoes

Monsoon rains

Earthquakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary defense mechanism of the desert blonde tarantula?

Emitting a foul odor

Flicking urticating hairs

Biting with venomous fangs

Camouflaging with the environment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How potent is a tarantula's bite compared to other insects?

More potent than a scorpion sting

As strong as a rattlesnake bite

Equivalent to a mosquito bite

Similar to a honeybee sting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended way to observe tarantulas in the wild?

Chase them to see their speed

Capture them for closer inspection

Admire them naturally without picking them up

Feed them to gain their trust