Exploration Techniques in Underwater Archaeology

Exploration Techniques in Underwater Archaeology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video follows Rick and Marty Lagina as they explore Oak Island's Money Pit area, aiming to solve a 228-year-old treasure mystery. They use muon detectors and a high-definition camera to investigate Aladdin's Cave, looking for signs of manmade structures and potential treasure deposits. The team conducts a sonar scan to map the cave and identify any tunnels or features. The findings suggest possible manmade ingress into a natural cavern, prompting further exploration to uncover the cave's secrets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the team led by Rick and Marty Lagina on Oak Island?

To find a new species of fish

To solve a 228-year-old treasure mystery

To build a new tourist attraction

To create a documentary about the island

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did the team use to identify potential treasure deposits in the Money Pit area?

Thermal imaging cameras

Metal detectors

Ground-penetrating radar

Muon detectors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a high-definition camera in Aladdin's Cave?

To record a documentary about the cave

To capture images of rare wildlife

To create a virtual tour of the cave

To gather evidence of the cave's structure and potential manmade features

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the sonar device help the team to achieve in Aladdin's Cave?

To create a three-dimensional map of the underwater environment

To detect the presence of fish

To measure the temperature of the water

To record sound waves in the cave

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's next step after analyzing the sonar data?

To start a new project elsewhere

To publish their findings immediately

To drill additional holes for further investigation

To abandon the exploration