Drilling Team Investigation Challenges

Drilling Team Investigation Challenges

Assessment

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Science, Physics, Engineering

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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Thomas and Aaron's team are conducting an investigation at the Mesa, focusing on drilling through steel-reinforced concrete. They discuss the challenges faced, such as tight ground and obstacles that hinder the drilling process. Despite applying significant pressure, the drill encounters resistance, prompting questions about the nature of the obstruction.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the team that Thomas and his companion join at the Mesa?

Aaron Blunt

Thomas

John Doe

Michael Smith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is the drill expected to penetrate during the investigation?

Glass

Plastic

Steel-reinforced concrete

Wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current challenge faced by the drilling team?

Insufficient manpower

Weather conditions

Tight ground conditions

Lack of equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the drill bit located according to the team?

Above their heads

In the next room

Right below their feet

In the truck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much pressure is the drill applying without making progress?

Eight thousand pounds

Five thousand pounds

Ten thousand pounds

Twelve thousand pounds

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team speculating about regarding the drill's lack of progress?

There is something hard resisting the drill

The drill is broken

The drill bit is too small

The drill is not powerful enough