Have you been STUNG in Scorpion City?

Have you been STUNG in Scorpion City?

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Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the fascinating world of scorpions, focusing on their behavior, anatomy, and the techniques used to safely find and handle them. It highlights the use of black light to locate scorpions, discusses the potency of different species' stings, and emphasizes their role in maintaining ecological balance. Personal experiences with scorpions are shared to entertain and educate viewers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the narrator to face his fear of scorpions?

To overcome a childhood trauma

To entertain and educate his audience

To prove his bravery

To study scorpions scientifically

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tool is most effective for locating scorpions at night?

A regular flashlight

A black light

A thermal camera

A magnifying glass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the narrator uses a specific technique to handle scorpions?

To avoid damaging the scorpion

To prevent the scorpion from escaping

To demonstrate the scorpion's strength

To showcase his handling skills

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic of scorpions makes them difficult to crush?

Their venom

Their size

Their hard exoskeleton

Their speed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scorpion species is considered the most dangerous in the southwest?

Stripetail scorpion

Emperor scorpion

Giant desert hairy scorpion

Bark scorpion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On a scale of one to five, how potent is the sting of the giant desert hairy scorpion?

Three

Four

Two

One

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do scorpions play in the ecosystem according to the narrator?

They are pollinators

They are primary predators

They help control pest insect populations

They are scavengers