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Dung Beetles and Their Role in Ecosystems

Dung Beetles and Their Role in Ecosystems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason elephants are important to dung beetles in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve?

They help beetles find mates.

They protect beetles from predators.

They produce a large amount of dung.

They provide shade for beetles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dr. Gimo Daniel's main objective in his research on dung beetles?

To find new uses for dung beetles in agriculture.

To increase the population of dung beetles.

To discover how many species of dung beetles are in the park.

To train dung beetles to clean up other types of waste.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a group of dung beetles?

Rollers

Dwellers

Tunnelers

Climbers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do some dung beetles conserve energy during the competition for dung?

By forming alliances with other beetles.

By only collecting dung at night.

By waiting for others to make dung balls and then stealing them.

By using dung from smaller animals.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique method do male dung beetles use to transport dung balls?

They carry them in their mouths.

They roll them with their noses.

They push them with their front legs while walking forward.

They push them backwards using their back legs.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the dung ball for a female dung beetle?

To attract more mates.

To store food for the winter.

To use as a shelter.

To lay eggs inside it.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do dung beetles contribute to soil health?

By increasing soil acidity.

By preventing soil erosion.

By injecting nutrients and aerating the soil.

By eating harmful insects.

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