Exploring the Milky Way: What If Earth Was at the Center?

Exploring the Milky Way: What If Earth Was at the Center?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the Milky Way galaxy, focusing on Earth's current position in the Orion Arm and the potential consequences if Earth were located near the galactic center. It discusses the increased radiation, star density, and risks from supernovae and the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A star. The video concludes that Earth's current location is optimal for sustaining life, and moving closer to the center would pose significant dangers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

Lenticular

Barred Spiral

Irregular

Elliptical

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Earth located within the Milky Way?

Sagittarius Arm

Galactic Center

Perseus Arm

Orion Arm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would increase if Earth moved to the center of the Milky Way?

Star density

Temperature

Magnetic field strength

Gravitational pull

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a supernova?

A new star formation

A massive star explosion

A black hole formation

A comet collision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen to Earth's climate if it moved to the galactic center?

It would become more stable

It would remain unchanged

It would become colder

It could change drastically

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Sagittarius A*?

A nebula

A supermassive black hole

A star cluster

A supernova

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if Earth got too close to Sagittarius A*?

It would become a new star

It could be caught in its orbit

It would become a black hole

It would remain unaffected

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