Squeeze's Hunting and Feeding Behavior

Squeeze's Hunting and Feeding Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Squeeze, an 8-year-old rock python, is driven by ancient instincts. Despite her poor vision, she can hunt effectively by sensing body heat. Currently, she is carrying eggs and seeks a small meal. She finds a rabbit, which she captures and consumes, requiring significant energy to digest.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Squeeze hasn't eaten in two weeks?

She is hibernating.

She is unable to find prey.

She is carrying developing eggs.

She is fasting for health reasons.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Squeeze compensate for her poor vision when hunting?

By sensing body heat with receptors.

By relying on her hearing.

By using echolocation.

By using her sense of smell.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Goldilocks principle in the context of Squeeze's prey selection?

Hunting only during the day.

Avoiding prey that is too fast.

Choosing prey that is not too small or too large.

Selecting prey based on color.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the rabbit unaware of Squeeze's approach?

It is distracted by the cabbages.

It is asleep.

It is focused on other predators.

It is deaf.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to Squeeze after she consumes a rabbit?

She goes into hibernation.

She immediately hunts for more prey.

She becomes more active.

She becomes sluggish for a few days.