Understanding Food Web Dynamics

Understanding Food Web Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Liam Anderson

Biology, Science

3rd - 6th Grade

7 plays

Easy

The Kratt Brothers explore the concept of food webs through interactive games. They start by observing a lynx and a skunk, explaining their roles in the food web. The brothers then participate in a game to climb the African food web, starting as grass and moving up to top predators like lions. They highlight the balance of ecosystems and the importance of each species. The adventure continues with a North American food web, demonstrating the interconnectedness of nature. The video emphasizes the significance of food webs in understanding ecosystems.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the lynx kitten's play?

To make friends with the skunk

To prepare for hunting

To find a new home

To learn how to climb trees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the Food Web Fury game?

To find hidden treasures in the savanna

To rescue animals in danger

To reach the top of the food web quickly

To collect as many power discs as possible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do plants in the food web primarily do?

Provide shelter for animals

Hunt small insects

Produce their own food using sunlight

Consume other plants

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal helps Martin move up the food web from grass?

Elephant

Termite

Gazelle

Lion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is known for its powerful jaws and is a significant grass eater?

Elephant

Gazelle

Harvester termite

Bat-eared fox

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do predators play in the food web?

They are unnecessary for the ecosystem

They help maintain balance by controlling herbivore populations

They disrupt the balance by eating too much

They only eat plants

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the bat-eared fox?

It can fly

It has large ears for detecting termites

It is a top predator

It only eats fruits

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge for predators in the food web?

Catching prey that often defends itself

Avoiding being eaten by other predators

Finding enough water

Building nests

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is at the top of the North American food web explored by the Kratt Brothers?

Raccoon

Great horned owl

Hognose snake

American toad

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in a typical food chain?

Decomposers

Carnivores

Producers

Herbivores

Explore all questions with a free account

or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?