Flightless Birds and Their Adaptations

Flightless Birds and Their Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video discusses flightless birds, focusing on adaptation as a key factor. It explains how certain birds, like ostriches and kiwis, have evolved to thrive in their environments despite being unable to fly. Ostriches are highlighted for their speed, while kiwis are noted for their unique presence in New Zealand. The video emphasizes the diversity and adaptation of flightless birds.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason some birds cannot fly?

They prefer walking.

They are afraid of heights.

They have adapted to their environments.

They are too lazy to fly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of adaptation in animals?

A dog growing wings.

A fish learning to walk on land.

A giraffe developing a long neck to reach tall trees.

A cat learning to swim.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some birds have longer legs?

To look more attractive.

To travel faster on foot.

To swim better.

To jump higher.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest flightless bird?

Penguin

Kiwi

Emu

Ostrich

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do ostriches use their wings if they cannot fly?

To fly short distances.

To scare predators.

To keep their balance while running.

To swim.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bird can outrun a lion or a cheetah?

Ostrich

Penguin

Kiwi

Emu

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do kiwi birds primarily live?

Australia

Brazil

South Africa

New Zealand

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country has the most types of flightless birds?

Brazil

South Africa

New Zealand

Australia