Exploration of Suruga Bay

Exploration of Suruga Bay

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video takes viewers on an exploration of Suruga Bay, located southwest of Tokyo near Mount Fuji. It highlights the unique marine life found in the bay's depths, including the angler fish and the use of ROVs for underwater exploration. The journey continues into the Twilight Zone, showcasing exotic eels and the world's largest crab, the giant spider crab. The exploration goes deeper to reveal the Abyssal kusk eel and Lantern sharks, culminating in the rare sighting of a female Chimera releasing her eggs. The video emphasizes the role of technology in discovering new marine species.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the angler fish in Suruga Bay possess?

It can walk across the sand with fins that have elbows.

It can change colors rapidly.

It can fly above water.

It glows in the dark.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the ROV used in the exploration?

To scare away predators.

To carry cameras that broadcast pictures back to the home ship.

To collect samples from the seabed.

To transport people to the ocean floor.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the giant spider crab, the largest crab in the world, found?

Japan

Hawaii

Australia

Brazil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum depth the submarine can reach during the exploration?

6,000 feet

7,000 feet

8,000 feet

5,000 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species of fish is known to live deeper in the sea than any other known fish?

Deep sea anglerfish

Blue whale

Abyssal kusk eel

Giant squid

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How small are Lantern sharks, the tiniest sharks in existence?

They can fit in the palm of your hand.

They are the size of a car.

They are as big as a dolphin.

They are the size of a basketball.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rare event involving a female Chimera was captured during the exploration?

The Chimera hunting for food.

The Chimera releasing her eggs.

The Chimera changing colors.

The Chimera swimming with dolphins.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the twin sacks seen in the female Chimera?

They help her navigate.

They contain her eggs.

They are used for buoyancy.

They are a defense mechanism.