Investigating Unusual Geological Findings

Investigating Unusual Geological Findings

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Chemistry, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial involves drilling at specific points of a triangle to take measurements. During the process, unexpected magnetic anomalies are observed, causing a compass to spin. A strange black substance is discovered, which may be gilsonite or something from outer space. The presence of strontium and barium, both with radioactive isotopes, is noted, raising interest in the findings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial task the team set out to do at the vertices of the triangle?

Install magnetic sensors

Collect soil samples

Poke two holes and take measurements

Measure the depth of the river

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual behavior did the team notice during the drilling process?

The frequency changed color

The drill stopped working

The compass started spinning

The temperature dropped suddenly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team speculate might be causing the compass to spin?

A hidden magnetic field

A malfunction in the compass

A transfer of electromagnetic energy

A nearby electrical storm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strange black substance the team discovered?

Graphite

Oil

Gilsonite

Coal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What elements did the team find in the black substance?

Lead and zinc

Strontium and barium

Gold and silver

Iron and copper

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the team find the presence of strontium and barium interesting?

They are rare earth metals

They have radioactive isotopes

They are used in construction

They are common in soil