Turtle Behavior and Mysteries

Turtle Behavior and Mysteries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores Sabah in Malaysia, highlighting its rich rainforests and coral reefs. It delves into the mysterious turtle graveyard, a unique phenomenon where turtles are found dead in underwater caves. Despite their excellent navigation skills, the turtles cannot escape these caves, posing an unsolved mystery. The video questions why turtles, known for their long breath-holding and navigation abilities, end up in this cryptic location.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature in Sabah, Malaysia, is described as hiding a mysterious graveyard?

A mountain range

A coral reef system

A desert

A river delta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the depth mentioned for the journey into the heart of the island?

100 feet

60 feet

300 feet

200 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who compared the turtle graveyard to a mythical elephant graveyard?

Jacques Cousteau

David Attenborough

Sylvia Earle

Steve Irwin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is left in the sand that adds to the mystery of the turtle graveyard?

Turtle shells

Turtle eggs

Turtle bones

Turtle footprints

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do female turtles typically lay their eggs?

In forests

In caves

On beaches

In the ocean

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can turtles hold their breath underwater?

Up to 3 hours

Up to 5 hours

Up to 9 hours

Up to 7 hours

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What remains a mystery about the turtles in the caves?

Why they cannot find their way out

Why they gather in groups

Why they lay eggs in the caves

Why they stop swimming