Chick Survival and Parental Care

Chick Survival and Parental Care

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video follows a baby helmet crest chick that falls from its nest. The mother returns with food, but the chick struggles to find safety. It is vulnerable to predators and a male hummingbird that sees it as a competitor. The male attacks the chick, but the mother eventually rescues it, providing food and protection. The male hummingbird is forced to find a new territory.

Read more

8 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the mother face after finding her missing chick?

She needs to teach the chick to fly.

She needs to find a new nest.

She has to fend off predators.

She must make two stops on her feeding route.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the chick considered vulnerable while perched above the stream?

It is unable to fly properly.

It is being watched by a predator.

It is too far from the nest.

It is too close to the water.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the male helmet crest's primary goal?

To establish a new territory.

To help the female collect food.

To find food for the chick.

To protect the chick from predators.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the chick initially respond to the male's attack?

It clings on for dear life.

It flies away immediately.

It calls for its mother.

It hides in the nest.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the chick take to escape the male's attack?

It flies to a higher branch.

It jumps into the stream.

It hides under a leaf.

It makes a break for safety.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the chick need to deter the male's aggression?

A new perch.

Its mother's presence.

A stronger nest.

More food.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the mother provide to the chick upon her return?

A comforting meal.

A lesson in flying.

A warning call.

A new nest.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the male forced to do after the mother arrives?

Attack the mother.

Return to the nest.

Find a new territory.

Stay and fight.