Sea Anemones: Facts and Features

Sea Anemones: Facts and Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the fascinating world of sea anemones, highlighting their vibrant colors, unique features, and predatory nature. It explains how these marine animals capture prey using their tentacles and paralyzing toxins. The video also discusses the symbiotic relationship between clownfish and sea anemones, where clownfish are immune to the anemone's sting. Additionally, it covers the diverse species of sea anemones found in tropical and coastal waters, their diet, and their impressive lifespan.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature allows sea anemones to attach themselves to the ocean floor?

A sticky petal base

Tentacles

A hard shell

Fins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of sea anemones in terms of appearance?

They are transparent

They have a hard shell

They have a cylinder-shaped body

They are always green

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do sea anemones capture their prey?

By swallowing them whole

By chasing them

By using a net

By stunning them with a toxin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of waters are sea anemones commonly found?

Cold polar waters

Deep ocean trenches

Freshwater lakes

Warmer tropical and coastal waters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What protects clownfish from the sting of sea anemones?

Their speed

Their small size

Their mucus-layered skin

Their bright colors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of the relationship between clownfish and sea anemones?

They avoid each other

They share food and safety

They fight for territory

They compete for food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many species of sea anemones exist in the world's oceans?

100

500

1,000

10,000

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum lifespan of some sea anemone species?

20 years

50 years or more

30 years

10 years