Insect Repellents and Mosquito Challenges

Insect Repellents and Mosquito Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography, Life Skills, Design

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial discusses using natural ingredients like hogard and turpentine as insect repellents. It highlights the challenges posed by mosquitoes in Georgia, especially for those living near swamps. The speaker shares their experience of using a treehouse as a refuge from mosquitoes and flooding. They also plan to build a suspension bridge for easier access to the treehouse, emphasizing the need for protection from mosquitoes.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary ingredient the speaker uses in their natural insect repellent?

Lavender oil

Hogard

Citronella

Eucalyptus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second ingredient mentioned by the speaker for their insect repellent?

Vinegar

Lemon juice

Old-fashioned turpentine

Peppermint oil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many species of mosquitoes are there in Georgia according to the speaker?

52

45

63

78

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the speaker while living near the swamp?

Flooding

Mosquitoes

Wild animals

Lack of food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker prefer staying in a treehouse?

For more space

To avoid mosquitoes

For better views

To be closer to nature

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difficulty mentioned by the speaker regarding the ladder to the treehouse?

It's too short

It's hard to climb with full arms

It's too steep

It's slippery

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution does the speaker propose for easier access to the treehouse?

Installing an elevator

Using a rope

Building a staircase

Building a suspension bridge

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for building the suspension bridge according to the speaker?

To connect with neighbors

To increase property value

To protect from mosquitoes

To improve aesthetics