The Secret Lives of House Cats

The Secret Lives of House Cats

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the secret lives of house cats, focusing on their hunting behavior. National Geographic's team, along with scientists from the University of Georgia, used special cameras in Athens, Georgia, to study these behaviors. The footage revealed cats hunting small lizards and even adopting second owners for extra meals. The video provides insights into the dual nature of house cats as both cuddly companions and skilled hunters.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the National Geographic assignment discussed in the video?

The diet of wild elephants

The secret lives of house cats

The underwater world of dolphins

The migration patterns of birds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Crittercam project take place?

New York, USA

Athens, Georgia

London, UK

Sydney, Australia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology was used to study the cats' behavior?

Drones

Infrared sensors

GPS trackers

Special cameras

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most common prey for the cats in the study?

Mice

Insects

Birds

Small lizards

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising behavior did some cats exhibit according to the study?

They formed packs

They adopted second owners

They stopped hunting

They learned to swim