Official Government Statement on Mermaids

Official Government Statement on Mermaids

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video covers three main topics: the health impact of the Fukushima nuclear meltdown, a groundbreaking astronomical observation of a quasar using interferometry, and debunking a hoax about mermaid remains. The Fukushima analysis predicts limited global health effects due to quick evacuation and minimal land exposure. The astronomical breakthrough involved using three telescopes to observe a quasar 5 billion light years away, achieving unprecedented sharpness. Lastly, the video clarifies that reports of mermaid remains are fictional, stemming from a speculative documentary, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated number of new cancer cases worldwide due to the Fukushima nuclear disaster?

2000

180

500

1000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique did astronomers use to achieve the sharpest observation of a celestial object?

Spectroscopy

Interferometry

Astrometry

Photometry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of waves were used in the record observation of the quasar?

Infrared waves

Radio waves

Microwaves

Ultraviolet waves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the source of the mermaid discovery myth?

A scientific journal

A viral internet video

A newspaper article

A TV documentary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization issued a statement clarifying the mermaid myth?

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

World Wildlife Fund

National Geographic

NASA