Earth's Trajectory and Solar Impact

Earth's Trajectory and Solar Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the hypothetical scenario of Earth being thrown from its orbit and spiraling into the Sun. It discusses the potential causes, such as a passing star's gravitational pull, and the catastrophic consequences, including rising temperatures, ocean disintegration, and eventual life extinction. The video also briefly considers the impact of a massive asteroid hitting Earth, similar to the one that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Earth's distance from the Sun?

It allows for the existence of life.

It prevents Earth from freezing.

It keeps Earth's atmosphere stable.

It ensures a constant supply of sunlight.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could potentially alter Earth's trajectory towards the Sun?

A nearby passing star

A large asteroid

A solar flare

A comet impact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long would it take for Earth to reach the Sun if its perpendicular motion stopped?

6.5 days

10 days

1 month

1 year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initial change would occur on Earth during its journey towards the Sun?

Temperature would rise by about 2°F.

Oceans would freeze.

Atmosphere would thicken.

Magnetic field would strengthen.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to Earth as it gets closer to the Sun?

It loses its atmosphere.

It shrinks in size.

It becomes more elongated.

It gains more mass.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what temperature would rock and metal start melting on Earth?

100 degrees

500 degrees

A couple of thousand degrees

50 degrees

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would be the fate of life on Earth as it approaches the Sun?

Life would thrive.

Life would adapt to the heat.

Life would cease to exist.

Life would migrate to the poles.

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