Giraffes and Lions: Survival Strategies

Giraffes and Lions: Survival Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores the dangerous interaction between giraffes and lions. Giraffes, driven by thirst, risk drinking near lions, who have excellent night vision. Despite the danger, lions rarely hunt giraffes due to their size and strength. However, a pride of lions, including their kings and mistresses, successfully hunts a giraffe at night, showcasing their combined strength and strategy.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do giraffes take the risk of drinking water near lions?

They are unaware of the lions' presence.

They want to challenge the lions.

They are desperately thirsty.

They are curious about lions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage do lions have when hunting at night?

They are more numerous.

They have better night vision.

They can run faster.

They are quieter.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of a lion's diet is typically made up of giraffes?

Less than 1%

10%

25%

50%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are giraffes difficult for lions to hunt?

They are dangerous and large.

They are too fast.

They hide well.

They travel in large groups.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy do lions use to successfully hunt giraffes?

They hunt during the day.

They rely on brute strength and darkness.

They isolate a single giraffe.

They use traps.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the giraffe a significant meal for the lions?

It is a rare delicacy.

It provides thousands of pounds of meat.

It is easy to catch.

It is a quick meal.