Gold Mining Challenges on Sulfur Creek

Gold Mining Challenges on Sulfur Creek

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video describes a miner named Carl at Sulfur Creek, who is determined to extract 100 ounces of gold despite the harsh winter conditions. He faces challenges such as frozen soil and the risk of the creek washing away his efforts. Unfortunately, Carl encounters an unexpected setback early in his digging process.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by miners at Sulfur Creek during winter?

Frozen soil conditions

Lack of mining equipment

High temperatures

Shortage of manpower

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Carl's goal in his mining efforts?

To sell mining equipment

To recruit more miners

To extract 100 ounces of gold

To find a new mining site

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Carl dig a narrow strip along the creek?

It's easier to access

It's the only unfrozen area

It's a safer location

It's the richest gold deposit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What risk does the creek pose to Carl's mining efforts?

Flooding the mining site

Attracting wildlife

Causing landslides

Increasing soil temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to Carl's mining efforts shortly after he begins?

His work is disrupted

He finds a large gold nugget

He hires more workers

He moves to a new location