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Geophysical Survey of Oak Island

Geophysical Survey of Oak Island

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

7th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video features a team meeting to discuss the use of advanced geophysical scanning technology, EM 31-8, to explore Oak Island. The team plans to investigate the swamp area, where previous anomalies resembling a ship were detected. The goal is to identify new clues and obtain permits for further exploration. The survey involves creating a tight grid for accurate data collection, with the hope of uncovering significant historical artifacts. The data collected will undergo post-processing to generate a 3D map of potential targets.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the main team members involved in the Oak Island geophysical scan?

Marty Lagina, Alex Lagina, and Craig Tester

Alex Lagina, Craig Tester, and Burton Cosgrove

Jeremy Church, Burton Cosgrove, and Tony Sampson

Marty Lagina, Jeremy Church, and Tony Sampson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the EM 31-8 device?

To analyze air quality

To measure conductivity and detect metallic objects

To detect water levels

To measure soil temperature

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the swamp area chosen as the starting point for the survey?

It is the easiest area to access

Previous findings suggest a ship-shaped anomaly

The swamp is the smallest area to cover

The swamp has the least amount of vegetation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant discovery was made during a seismic scan in 2018?

A ship-shaped anomaly

A large metallic object

A buried treasure chest

An ancient stone road

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the current survey in the swamp?

To locate freshwater sources

To map the entire island

To confirm the presence of a ship-shaped anomaly

To find new areas for construction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key to obtaining accurate data during the survey?

Using the latest technology

Conducting the survey at night

Maintaining a tight grid pattern

Having a large team

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Tony Sampson play in the survey?

He guides the boat in straight grid lines

He manages the team logistics

He analyzes the data collected

He operates the EM 31-8 device

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