I WONDER - Why Do Birds Have Hollow Bones?
 Me Pregunto - Por Qué Las Aves Tienen Huesos Huecos?

I WONDER - Why Do Birds Have Hollow Bones? Me Pregunto - Por Qué Las Aves Tienen Huesos Huecos?

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The video explains how hollow bones make birds lighter and aid in flight, while also being part of the respiratory system for efficient breathing. Despite being hollow, bird bones are strong and dense, allowing them to withstand flight movements. Penguins, however, have dense bones to help them dive, as they do not fly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary advantage of hollow bones in birds?

They make birds lighter and able to fly.

They allow birds to swim better.

They make birds heavier.

They help birds to run faster.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do hollow bones contribute to a bird's respiratory system?

They have no effect on breathing.

They help birds breathe efficiently.

They make breathing more difficult.

They only help in digestion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the bones of birds strong despite being hollow?

They are filled with air.

They are dense and can withstand movement.

They are made of metal.

They are covered with feathers.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following birds do not have hollow bones?

Eagles

Penguins

Sparrows

Hawks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do penguins have dense bones instead of hollow ones?

To help them fly better.

To make them lighter.

To improve their singing.

To aid in diving into water.