FINE FEATHERS MAKE FINE BIRD-SCARERS

FINE FEATHERS MAKE FINE BIRD-SCARERS

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video discusses the economic impact of wood pigeons on farm crops, costing up to three million pounds annually. A solution is presented in the form of a dummy hawk made from turkey and chicken feathers, attached to a hydrogen-filled balloon. Developed in Sussex, this device is priced at four pounds ten and mimics a hawk's flight to deter birds from the area.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated annual cost of damage caused by wood pigeons to farm crops?

One million pounds

Two million pounds

Three million pounds

Four million pounds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are used to create the dummy hawk?

Paper and glue

Wood and metal

Plastic and rubber

Turkey and chicken feathers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the idea of the dummy hawk developed?

A factory in Manchester

A laboratory in London

A vineyard in Sussex

A farm in Yorkshire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does the dummy hawk, complete with balloon and cord, cost?

Five pounds ten

Four pounds ten

Six pounds ten

Three pounds ten

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason birds avoid the airspace of the dummy hawk?

It emits a strong odor

It flashes bright lights

It resembles a real hawk

It makes loud noises