The Quest for Earth's True Age

The Quest for Earth's True Age

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video follows a man's journey to uncover the true age of Earth, leading to the discovery of a significant threat. Set in Pasadena, California, in 1966, the narrative introduces Claire Patterson, a geochemist determined to combat an invisible menace threatening humanity.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the man mentioned in the beginning of the video?

To travel around the world

To write a book about geology

To discover a new element

To find the true age of the Earth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the events in Pasadena, California take place?

1986

1976

1966

1956

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Claire Patterson's nickname?

Pat

Paul

Phil

Pete

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of threat did Pat discover?

A financial crisis

An invisible menace

A natural disaster

A visible threat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Pat's attitude towards the threat he discovered?

Indifferent

Determined to stop it

Unaware of it

Curious but passive