Prairie Dog Behavior and Ecology

Prairie Dog Behavior and Ecology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the role of prairie dogs in North American grasslands, highlighting their behavior, social structure, and communication. It discusses their habitat, predation challenges, and the impact of human activities on their populations. Conservation efforts are emphasized, along with a comparison to ground squirrels.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of prairie dogs in their ecosystem?

They migrate seasonally.

They are solitary animals.

They build burrows for other species.

They are top predators.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family do prairie dogs belong to?

Ursidae

Sciuridae

Felidae

Canidae

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do prairie dogs communicate danger to each other?

Through body language

By changing color

Through complex vocalizations

By emitting a strong odor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of prairie dog mating habits?

Females enter estrus for only one hour annually.

Males and females mate for life.

They mate multiple times a year.

They lay eggs.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary diet of black-tailed prairie dogs?

Fish

Fruits

Grass

Insects

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest prairie dog colony ever discovered?

10,000 square km

100,000 square km

64,000 square km

1,000 square km

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which predator has a mutualistic relationship with badgers to hunt prairie dogs?

Eagles

Wolves

Coyotes

Snakes

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