SciShow Talk Show - Selective Breeding & the Rat

SciShow Talk Show - Selective Breeding & the Rat

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The SciShow Talk Show features Nick Jenkins discussing the characteristics and history of Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh Corgis, emphasizing their roles as working dogs. The conversation shifts to selective breeding, highlighting its impact on dog breeds and the rapid variation it can produce. The discussion also touches on breeding instincts into dogs and the challenges of selective breeding, such as health issues. The episode concludes with a segment on selective breeding in rats, showcasing different traits and breeds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of corgis discussed in the video?

Pembroke and Cardigan

Beagle and Basset

Welsh and Scottish

Labrador and Golden

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were corgis originally bred?

For their cuteness

As herding dogs

For racing

As guard dogs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of selective breeding?

Better temperament

Longer lifespan

Encouragement of diseases

Increased intelligence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does selective breeding differ from natural selection?

It is less effective

It results in fewer variations

It occurs naturally over time

It is faster and more controlled

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique trait of corgis that helps them in herding?

Curly fur

Long tails

Short legs

Large size

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of dogs that have been selectively bred?

Uniform appearance

Diverse body shapes

Lack of instincts

Inability to breed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some dog breeds face health issues due to selective breeding?

They are bred for intelligence

They are bred for speed

They are bred for size

They are bred for specific traits

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