The Peregrine Falcon: Nature's Speedster

The Peregrine Falcon: Nature's Speedster

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Biology, Science, Physics

7th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the Peregrine Falcon, known for its unmatched speed. Ken Franklin, a commercial pilot, studies these birds to understand their flight dynamics. He conducts an experiment with a falcon named Frightful to measure her speed using a lead-weighted lure. Frightful achieves a record-breaking speed of 242 mph, showcasing the falcon's incredible aerodynamic abilities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sets the Peregrine Falcon apart from other predators?

Its ability to fly backwards

Its unmatched speed

Its colorful feathers

Its nocturnal hunting habits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What drives Ken Franklin to study falcons?

Their nesting habits

Their high-speed flight

Their migration patterns

Their diet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the special falcon used in Ken's experiment?

Fearless

Frightful

Blaze

Swift

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what altitude was Frightful released during the experiment?

18,000 ft

15,000 ft

12,000 ft

10,000 ft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed did Frightful reach after 10 seconds of diving?

100 mph

120 mph

150 mph

180 mph

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Frightful's speed when she broke her own record?

183 mph

200 mph

220 mph

242 mph

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Frightful's flight in terms of aerodynamics?

She flew in a straight line

She demonstrated incredible contortionist abilities

She flapped her wings continuously

She glided without diving

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