Exploring the Brown Mountain Lights

Exploring the Brown Mountain Lights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Education

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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Dan Caton, an astronomer, shares his journey investigating the mysterious Brown Mountain Lights. Initially skeptical, he was inspired by a student's claim to explore the phenomenon. Despite initial failures, he formed a research team, set up cameras, and eventually captured significant video evidence. The lights remain a challenging and random phenomenon to study, but Dan encourages continued exploration, advising familiarity with the nightscape to distinguish natural and manmade lights from the unexplained occurrences.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initially sparked Dan Caton's interest in the Brown Mountain Lights?

A documentary he watched

A student's claim and video

A local legend he heard

A book he read

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dan Caton's initial attitude towards the Brown Mountain Lights?

He was immediately convinced of their existence

He was skeptical and cynical

He was indifferent

He was afraid of them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Dan Caton and his team set up two cameras?

To ensure sightings were not camera artifacts

To capture different angles

To record in different weather conditions

To have backup footage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the video evidence that Dan Caton found?

It was in color

It captured a UFO

It had a persistent light with no motion

It showed a meteor shower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dan Caton do after discovering the significant video evidence?

He ignored it

He published a book

He contacted a reporter

He organized a public viewing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dan Caton's reaction to the unexpected video evidence?

He was disappointed

He was surprised and intrigued

He was confused

He dismissed it as a glitch

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the sightings does Dan Caton believe are natural or manmade lights?

50 to 60%

70 to 80%

85 to 90%

95 to 100%

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