Understanding Motion Sickness

Understanding Motion Sickness

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video follows Squeaks and the narrator on a road trip to the Grand Canyon, discussing motion sickness. It explains that motion sickness occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the eyes and inner ear, leading to symptoms like nausea and dizziness. The video provides tips to prevent motion sickness, such as eating light meals and looking at the horizon while traveling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main destination of the road trip mentioned in the video?

Yellowstone National Park

Grand Canyon

Mount Rushmore

Niagara Falls

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of motion sickness?

Headache

Nausea

Increased appetite

Dizziness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do kids tend to experience motion sickness more than adults?

Their brains are still developing

They are more active

They have more sensitive inner ears

They eat more during trips

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the brain to get confused during motion sickness?

Conflicting signals from eyes and ears

Lack of sleep

Too much food

Loud noises

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the inner ear play in motion sickness?

It helps in hearing

It regulates balance

It controls vision

It tracks body movement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do scientists believe might be the reason for nausea during motion sickness?

Overeating

Brain's response to perceived poison

Lack of oxygen

Dehydration

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a recommended way to prevent motion sickness?

Reading a book

Eating a heavy meal

Listening to loud music

Looking at the horizon

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