Photography Challenges and Celestial Events

Photography Challenges and Celestial Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the challenges faced by photographers in harsh weather conditions, such as strong winds and blowing sand, which can make it difficult to stabilize equipment. Despite these challenges, the speaker highlights the unique opportunity to capture rare celestial events, including the simultaneous rise of the sun and moon, as well as a planetary alignment, all from the same location. This confluence of events provides a rare and rewarding experience for photographers willing to brave the elements.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural elements make photography challenging in the described scenario?

Fog and mist

Snow and ice

Strong winds and blowing sand

Rain and thunderstorms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the photographer attempt to stabilize the camera during the shoot?

By using a tripod

By using 80 pounds of sandbags

By attaching it to a vehicle

By holding it with both hands

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time of year was chosen for the shoot?

December

October

August

April

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celestial events were captured in the photograph?

A solar eclipse and a meteor shower

A lunar eclipse and a star cluster

The sunrise and a comet

The moonrise and a planetary alignment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many planets were aligned in the photograph?

Six

Three

Four

Five