The Evolutionary Tale of the Rock Pocket Mouse and the Hawk Perspective

The video tells the story of the rock pocket mouse from a hawk's perspective. Initially, the hawks found an abundance of light-colored mice after a volcanic eruption. However, these mice soon disappeared, leaving the hawks puzzled. Seeking answers, they consulted Dr. Falcon, who explained the concept of microevolution. A genetic mutation allowed some mice to blend in with the dark volcanic rock, making them harder to catch. This adaptation led to natural selection, where only the dark-colored mice survived. The hawks learned that future generations might need a genetic mutation to continue finding food.

What event led to the initial abundance of light-colored rock pocket mice?

• A volcanic eruption

• A forest fire

• A flood

• A drought

Why did the hawks initially think they had eaten all the mice?

• The mice migrated

• The mice became nocturnal

• The mice hibernated

• The light-colored mice were no longer visible

What did Dr. Falcon explain to the hawks about the rock pocket mice?

• The mice developed camouflage

• The mice became faster

• The mice learned to fly

• Microevolution caused the color change

What is microevolution?

• Small-scale changes within a species over a short period

• The extinction of a species

• The creation of a new species

• Large-scale changes over millions of years

How did the dark-colored mice survive better than the light-colored ones?

• They were faster

• They were stronger

• They blended in with the dark terrain

• They had better hearing

What concept explains the survival of the dark-colored mice?

• Natural selection

• Selective breeding

• Genetic engineering

• Artificial selection

What role did the hawks play in the natural selection process?

• They helped the mice migrate

• They provided food for the mice

• They determined which mice survived

• They protected the mice

What is necessary for Bruce's offspring to continue eating rock pocket mice?

• Moving to a different habitat

• Being born with a genetic mutation to see better

• Developing a taste for other prey

• Learning to hunt at night

How can genetic mutations occur according to Dr. Falcon?

• By random chance

• Through deliberate changes

• By environmental factors

• Through training

What is the implication of genetic mutations for future generations of hawks?

• They will have to rely on luck for advantageous traits

• They will become herbivores

• They will need to adapt to new prey

• They will become extinct