Rock Hyrax Behavior and Activities

Rock Hyrax Behavior and Activities

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explores the daily life of rock hyraxes, focusing on their morning routine of sunbathing on boulders to gather energy. Despite being described as busy, hyraxes spend most of their time resting, especially the adults. The video also highlights the presence of baby hyraxes, who join the adults in sunbathing, utilizing their mothers' fur for comfort. Finding a suitable position for everyone can be challenging.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do rock hyraxes do every morning?

They build nests.

They migrate to a new location.

They soak up the sun on boulders.

They hunt for food.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do adult rock hyraxes typically spend their day?

They forage for food all day.

They engage in social activities.

They rest most of the time.

They are very active and busy.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common activity for adult rock hyraxes in the late morning?

Hunting for food.

Sleeping on warm rocks.

Playing with their young.

Building shelters.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do young hyraxes benefit from their mothers?

They are protected from predators.

They learn to hunt.

They use their mothers' fur for warmth.

They are taught to climb rocks.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do hyraxes face when sunbathing?

Finding a suitable position.

Communicating with each other.

Avoiding predators.

Finding food.