Understanding Water Buck Research in Gorongosa National Park

Understanding Water Buck Research in Gorongosa National Park

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the study of water buck in Gorongosa National Park, focusing on their diet and population growth post-Mozambican Civil War. Researchers use fecal analysis and critter cam collars to understand the water buck's impact on the ecosystem and their daily lives. The use of technology provides unprecedented insights into wildlife behavior.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to collect fecal samples from water bucks?

To assess their health

To track their migration patterns

To understand their diet and its ecological impact

To determine their age

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event significantly affected the wildlife in Gorongosa National Park?

The Mozambican Civil War

A severe drought

A large-scale poaching incident

A volcanic eruption

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have water buck populations changed since the Mozambican Civil War?

They have remained stable

They have decreased significantly

They have become extinct

They have become ten times more abundant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using critter cam collars on water bucks?

To monitor their health

To track their social interactions

To observe their daily activities and movements

To identify their predators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it typically take to complete the collaring process on a water buck?

Less than 5 minutes

Less than 10 minutes

About 20 minutes

Over 30 minutes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the water bucks after the collaring process is completed?

They are relocated to a different area

They are released back into the wild immediately

They are kept in captivity for observation

They are tagged for future identification

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of data do the collars collect from the water bucks?

Temperature and humidity levels

GPS locations and video footage

Heart rate and blood pressure

Dietary intake and water consumption

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique perspective does the critter cam provide researchers?

An unprecedented view of life as a water buck

A detailed look at the water bucks' feeding habits

A comprehensive analysis of the water bucks' sleep patterns

A view of the water bucks' interactions with humans