Bird Evolution and Antifogging Technology

Bird Evolution and Antifogging Technology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video discusses a new antifogging coating for glasses that uses infrared radiation to prevent fogging. It also covers recent findings on bird beak evolution, challenging long-held beliefs about the development of bird jaws. The video concludes with a promotion for Brilliant's solar energy course.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of the new antifogging coating for glasses?

It requires frequent reapplication.

It is self-powering and transparent.

It is thicker than traditional coatings.

It changes color in sunlight.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the antifogging coating prevent fog formation?

By reflecting sunlight.

By heating the surface with infrared radiation.

By using water-attracting molecules.

By absorbing visible light.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discovery has challenged the traditional understanding of bird beak evolution?

A bird with no beak.

A new species of flightless bird.

A fossil bird with a mobile upper jaw.

A dinosaur with a beak.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Palaeognathae' refer to in bird classification?

Flexible jaw

Ancient jaw

New jaw

Toothless jaw

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of birds was traditionally thought to have evolved later due to their jaw structure?

Neognathae

Ichthyornithes

Dinosauria

Palaeognathae

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the pterygoid bone in bird evolution studies?

It determines the color of feathers.

It is crucial for flight ability.

It indicates jaw mobility.

It affects bird size.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new fossil discovery suggest about the Neognathae lineage?

They have the most ancient jaw structure.

They evolved from mammals.

They are not related to dinosaurs.

They have the newest jaw structure.

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