Humboldt Squid Behavior and Camera Deployment

Humboldt Squid Behavior and Camera Deployment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video documents the process of capturing and attaching a camera to a Humbolt squid. Initially, the team prepares to deploy the camera, emphasizing the need to keep the squid in water. The first attempt is thwarted by the squid's escape. Observations reveal cannibalistic behavior among the squids. A second attempt is made, successfully attaching the camera. The squid is released, and its powerful swimming is observed, raising questions about the success of the camera deployment.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to keep the Humboldt squid in the water during the camera deployment?

To prevent it from escaping

To keep it calm and safe

To make it easier to attach the camera

To observe its natural behavior

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the team face when trying to attach the camera to the squid?

The camera was too heavy

The squid escaped using jet propulsion

The water was too murky

The camera malfunctioned

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What behavior did the narrator observe that indicated the squid's predatory nature?

The squid attacked another squid

The squid swam away quickly

The squid changed colors

The squid emitted a loud noise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the team's strategy after observing the cannibalistic behavior of the squids?

To catch the smaller squid

To stop the mission

To release both squids

To catch the larger squid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the team manage to attach the camera to the squid?

By luring the squid with bait

By separating two squids and attaching it to the unrestrained one

By tranquilizing the squid

By using a net

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's concern after the camera was attached to the squid?

The squid might be attacked again

The camera might not record properly

The squid might not survive

The camera might fall off

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team do after successfully attaching the camera to the squid?

They ended the mission

They attached another camera

They kept the squid for further study

They released the squid back into the water

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