The power of crowds part 2

1. What is the purpose of the volunteers' work in the text?

• a) Looking for unusual landmarks

• b) Identifying Genghis Khan's tomb

• c) Protecting archaeological sites

• d) Looking for signs of looting

2. Why are people better at this kind of work than computers?

• a) They can identify weird things better

• b) They have better access to satellite images

• c) They have more experience with archaeology

• d) They are more accurate in identifying landmarks

3. What is the main objective of GlobalXplorer?

• a) Finding unusual landmarks

• b) Identifying Genghis Khan's tomb

• c) Protecting important archaeological sites

• d) Monitoring illegal construction

4. How do participants in GlobalXplorer contribute to the project?

• a) By watching online videos

• b) Identifying looting pits in satellite images

• c) Providing professional archaeological expertise

• d) Classifying satellite images into different categories

Why are crowdsourcing initiatives such as GlobalXplorer significant, as stated by Dr Sarah Parcak?

• a) They allow amateurs to make scientific discoveries

• b) They provide opportunities for people to explore their surroundings

• c) They help identify unusual landmarks around the world

• d) They offer jobs for archaeologists and explorers

9. What does the passage suggest about the nature of humans?

• a) Most people are born astronomers

• b) Humans are naturally curious and explorers

• c) People want to protect historical sites from looters

• d) Most individuals have professional experience in archaeology