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Survival Techniques of Alligators in Cold Weather

Survival Techniques of Alligators in Cold Weather

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Biology

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6th - 7th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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The video explores how alligators at Shallotte River Swamp Park survive freezing conditions by poking their snouts through ice to breathe. George Howard explains their hibernation techniques, including lowering body temperature and metabolism underwater. Observations reveal their resilience and adaptation to cold weather. As temperatures rise, the gators will emerge from hibernation and resume normal activity.

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3 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What survival technique do alligators use to breathe when the water freezes over?

They use their tails to break the ice.

They hibernate on land.

They dig tunnels in the ice.

They poke their snouts out of the water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do alligators adapt their bodies during hibernation in icy conditions?

They move to warmer areas.

They lower their body temperature and metabolism.

They increase their body temperature.

They stop breathing entirely.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did George Howard initially mistake the alligator snouts for when he saw them sticking out of the ice?

Tree branches.

Fish fins.

Cypress knees.

Small rocks.

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