Oak Island Money Pit Challenges

Oak Island Money Pit Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Business

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video discusses the challenges faced by the Laginas as their large drill rig sinks into the soft and unstable ground of Oak Island's Money Pit. Centuries of excavation have weakened the area, raising safety concerns about potential cave-ins, especially if the original vault is compromised. The team considers laying down mats to stabilize the rig and addresses the risks of drilling in such a disturbed area.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What immediate problem is the team facing with the drill rig at the Money Pit?

The drill rig is malfunctioning.

The drill rig is out of fuel.

The drill rig is sinking into the mud.

The drill rig is overheating.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has made the ground at Oak Island unstable?

Earthquake activity

Centuries of digging and drilling

Volcanic eruptions

Recent heavy rainfall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the historical challenges mentioned in the video?

Hostile wildlife

Lack of modern equipment

Inaccurate maps

Numerous underground treasure tunnels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk mentioned due to the soft ground?

Increased drilling costs

Loss of drilling equipment

Collapse of underground tunnels

Flooding of the site

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the problems faced during the current drilling venture?

Lack of skilled workers

Drilling in filled shafts

Insufficient funding

Poor weather conditions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure is being taken to stabilize the drill rig?

Laying down mats

Using a larger drill rig

Increasing the drilling speed

Adding more fuel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the biggest safety concern mentioned in the final section?

A cavity collapse

Running out of supplies

Communication failure

The drill rig catching fire

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What uncertainty is highlighted regarding the original vault?

Its size

Its historical significance

Its contents

Its exact location