Pygmy Hippos: High

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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Christie Thompson
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of habitat do pygmy hippos primarily inhabit?
Deserts
Rainforests
Grasslands
Tundra
Answer explanation
Pygmy hippos primarily inhabit rainforests, where they thrive in the dense vegetation and near water sources. Unlike their larger relatives, they prefer these moist, forested environments over deserts, grasslands, or tundra.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explica cómo el hábitat de los hipopótamos pigmeos apoya su estilo de vida y supervivencia.
La densa vegetación proporciona abundante alimento y cobertura contra los depredadores.
Los espacios abiertos les permiten correr rápido y escapar de los depredadores.
El clima frío les ayuda a regular su temperatura corporal.
El ambiente seco reduce el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por el agua.
Answer explanation
The dense vegetation in the pygmy hippos' habitat provides them with plenty of food sources and natural cover, which is essential for their survival by helping them avoid predators.
Tags
NGSS.3-LS4-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
¿Cuál es el estado de conservación actual de los hipopótamos pigmeos según la Lista Roja de la UICN?
Preocupación Menor
Casi Amenazado
Vulnerable
En Peligro Crítico
Answer explanation
The IUCN Red List classifies pygmy hippos as 'Vulnerable' due to habitat loss and poaching, indicating they face a high risk of extinction in the wild.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuta las principales amenazas para la supervivencia de los hipopótamos pigmeos en la naturaleza.
Superpoblación y competencia por recursos
Destrucción del hábitat y caza furtiva
Cambio climático y depredadores naturales
Especies invasoras y enfermedades
Answer explanation
The primary threats to pygmy hippos are habitat destruction due to deforestation and poaching for their meat and skin. These factors significantly reduce their population and disrupt their natural habitat.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
¿Cómo contribuyen los hipopótamos pigmeos a su ecosistema?
Son depredadores principales que controlan la población de animales más pequeños.
Ayudan en la dispersión de semillas y en el mantenimiento de la salud de su hábitat.
Proporcionan refugio a otros animales creando madrigueras.
Son carroñeros que limpian los animales muertos.
Answer explanation
Pygmy hippos contribute to their ecosystem by helping in seed dispersal, which promotes plant growth and maintains the health of their habitat. This role is crucial for biodiversity and the overall balance of their environment.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analiza el impacto de la pérdida de hipopótamos pigmeos en su ecosistema.
Llevaría a un aumento en la diversidad de plantas.
Interrumpiría el equilibrio del ecosistema y afectaría a otras especies.
No tendría un impacto significativo en el ecosistema.
Resultaría en una disminución de los niveles de agua en su hábitat.
Answer explanation
Losing pygmy hippos would disrupt the balance of their ecosystem, as they play a crucial role in maintaining habitat structure and nutrient cycling, which affects other species dependent on these processes.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
¿Cuál de las siguientes acciones puede ayudar en la conservación de los hipopótamos pigmeos?
Expandir áreas urbanas en sus hábitats
Implementar leyes estrictas contra la caza furtiva
Introducir más depredadores en su entorno
Reducir las fuentes de agua en su hábitat
Answer explanation
Implementing strict anti-poaching laws is crucial for pygmy hippo conservation, as it protects them from illegal hunting. The other options would harm their habitat or increase threats, making them ineffective for conservation.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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