Turtle Observation and Counting Techniques

Turtle Observation and Counting Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video discusses the phenomenon of turtle arribada, where thousands of turtles gather on beaches. Vanessa Bezzi uses drones to study turtle populations, revealing that many turtles remain unseen underwater. To improve accuracy, she employs underwater cameras, discovering that turtles spend more time submerged than previously thought. Her research highlights the challenges in counting turtles and the importance of new technologies in wildlife studies.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest estimated number of turtles observed during an 'Arata' event on the beach?

100,000

600,000

200,000

400,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool does Vanessa Bezzi use to count turtles from above the sea?

Helicopter

Drone

Satellite

Hot Air Balloon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many turtle flights did Vanessa conduct over her year-long study?

750

250

500

100

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it challenging to count all turtles using a drone?

The drone's battery life is short

Turtles spend a lot of time underwater

Turtles blend with the water

Turtles are too fast

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of camera is used to gather underwater data on turtles?

Smartphone

DSLR

Webcam

Underwater GoPro

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum weight of an Olive Ridley turtle that Vanessa and her team had to handle?

150 lbs

100 lbs

75 lbs

50 lbs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can a turtle's underwater dive last, according to Vanessa's findings?

35 minutes

10 minutes

20 minutes

28 minutes

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