US Warships and Unidentified Footage

US Warships and Unidentified Footage

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Journalism, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

In July 2019, US warships off the California coast encountered unmanned aerial vehicles of unknown origin during military exercises. This incident was later reported in April 2021, when filmmaker Jeremy Corbell released night vision footage showing pyramid-shaped objects flying over the USS Russell. The footage was considered significant enough to be leaked to the public.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event took place in July 2019 involving US warships?

They were returning to the port.

They were on a rescue mission.

They were conducting military exercises.

They were attacked by enemy forces.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the US warships report during their exercises?

They encountered a storm.

They were harassed by unknown drones.

They discovered a new island.

They lost communication with the base.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who released the night vision footage in April 2021?

A journalist

A military official

A sailor

A filmmaker

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about the objects captured in the footage?

They were circular.

They were invisible.

They were triangle or pyramid-shaped.

They were underwater.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the footage considered significant?

The shape of the objects added to the mystery.

It revealed a secret military operation.

It was the first footage of its kind.

It showed a new type of aircraft.