Flocking

Group Behavior

• Behaviors that occur within or between groups of organisms

• A genetically instinctive behavior of an organism that can be expressed without prior knowledge or exposure

• A slowed physiological state of an organism to survive long periods of cold temperature or reduced food supplies

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is flocking behavior in animals?

• A coordinated movement of a group of animals

• A solitary behavior of a single animal

• A random movement of animals

• A behavior observed only in birds

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following is a benefit of flocking behavior?

• Increased risk of predation

• Improved foraging efficiency

• Decreased social interaction

• Reduced communication

Flocking behavior is most commonly observed in which type of animals?

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Birds

• Amphibians

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

What scientific principle explains the alignment of individuals in a flock?

• Magnetic attraction

• Social learning

• Visual alignment

• Chemical signaling

Which experiment would best demonstrate flocking behavior?

• Observing a single bird in isolation

• Tracking the movement of a school of fish

• Studying the migration of a lone wolf

• Analyzing the behavior of a solitary insect

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

How does flocking behavior contribute to survival?

• By isolating individuals from the group

• By increasing the visibility to predators

• By enhancing group defense mechanisms

• By reducing the need for communication

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which data interpretation would indicate flocking behavior?

• Random distribution of animals

• Clustered movement patterns

• Uniform spacing between individuals

• Isolated individual movements

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is a real-world application of studying flocking behavior?

• Designing solitary confinement cells

• Developing algorithms for autonomous drones

• Creating isolated habitats for endangered species

• Building individualistic robotic systems

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of flocking behavior?

• Synchronization

• Alignment

• Cohesion

• Isolation