Shark Conservation and Ecosystem Roles

Shark Conservation and Ecosystem Roles

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Sam dives into the Atlantic Ocean to explore the role of sharks in marine ecosystems. Meeting with Mike Dornelis, they observe sharks up close, discussing their behavior and the impact of media portrayal. The video emphasizes the importance of sharks in maintaining ocean balance and highlights conservation efforts to protect them.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are oceans without sharks considered scarier?

Because sharks are dangerous predators.

Because sharks help maintain the balance of marine ecosystems.

Because sharks are the only large fish in the ocean.

Because sharks are known to attack humans frequently.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using chum during the dive?

To feed the sharks directly.

To scare away the sharks.

To clean the water for better visibility.

To attract sharks by scattering fish scraps in the water.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant threat to shark populations?

Pollution from oil spills.

Commercial fishing practices.

Lack of food in the ocean.

Natural predators in the ocean.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sharks did Sam and Mike encounter during their dive?

Silky Sharks

Tiger Sharks

Hammerhead Sharks

Great White Sharks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the media typically portray sharks?

As harmless and friendly animals.

As endangered species needing protection.

As dangerous and aggressive predators.

As peaceful and majestic creatures.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the texture of a shark's skin?

Smooth and slippery like a fish.

Rough and scaly like a lizard.

Silky smooth with bristling scales.

Hard and bumpy like a rock.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the three-mile law in Florida related to?

The distance from shore where boats can anchor.

The distance from shore where swimming is safe.

The distance from shore where diving with sharks is allowed.

The distance from shore where fishing is prohibited.

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