Beach Master Hippo Behavior and Tactics

Beach Master Hippo Behavior and Tactics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video explores the life of a beach master hippo, highlighting his aggressive nature and the challenges he faces in maintaining his territory. Despite his docile appearance, the beach master is a formidable opponent, using his experience and physical prowess to fend off rival males. The video details the intense battles that occur during the dry season as water levels drop, forcing hippos to compete for deeper river spots. The beach master ultimately retains his kingdom through strategic combat and experience.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the beach master must protect his territory?

To secure a deeper part of the river

To ensure access to food

To maintain his status among other animals

To avoid exposure to the sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the beach master been reigning over his territory?

Two years

Four years

Six years

Eight years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What forces the hippos to search for deeper spots in the river?

Predator threats

Increased competition

Falling water levels

Rising water levels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage does the beach master have over stronger challengers?

More allies

Greater speed

Larger size

Experience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the beach master's primary weapon during confrontations?

His size

His tusks

His speed

His tail

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic does the rival use to try and intimidate the beach master?

Charging aggressively

Splashing water

Lip smacking

Roaring loudly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is a serious fight between evenly matched hippos settled?

In the water

On land

In the air

In the forest

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the force of the beach master's bite?

Three tons per square inch

Half a ton per square inch

One ton per square inch

Two tons per square inch

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of the battle for the beach master?

He loses his territory

He gains a new ally

He is injured

He retains his kingdom