Compound Eyes: See Like a Dragonfly! | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids

Compound Eyes: See Like a Dragonfly! | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids

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Science

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores how different animals sense the world, focusing on their unique visual abilities. It discusses how eagles have superior vision compared to humans, spiders have multiple eyes for detecting movement, and insects like dragonflies have compound eyes made of thousands of smaller eyes. The video explains how compound eyes work, their advantages, and how they help insects like dragonflies in hunting and avoiding predators.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is known for having stronger eyesight than humans and can see more colors?

Bee

Dragonfly

Spider

Eagle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of a spider's vision compared to humans?

They have compound eyes.

They have eight eyes.

They can see ultraviolet light.

They can see in the dark.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the facets in a dragonfly's compound eyes?

To detect sound

To sense temperature

To focus light

To create a single image

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do compound eyes benefit dragonflies in terms of hunting?

They allow dragonflies to see in the dark.

They help dragonflies detect movement easily.

They allow dragonflies to see in slow motion.

They enable dragonflies to see underwater.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult for predators to sneak up on dragonflies?

Dragonflies can fly very fast.

Dragonflies have a strong sense of smell.

Dragonflies can see in all directions.

Dragonflies can hear very well.