Exploration of the Money Pit

Exploration of the Money Pit

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video covers a drilling operation at the Money Pit, where geologist Terry Matheson and Dave Blankenship supervise the search for a tunnel constructed in 1805. Using a 30-ton sonic drilling rig, the team aims to find a horizontal tunnel connecting shaft 2 to the original Money Pit. They discover a tunnel at a depth of 100 feet, which could lead to the actual Money Pit. The team analyzes the findings, discussing the importance of determining the tunnel's direction to locate the original Money Pit. Future steps involve fitting puzzle pieces together to solve the mystery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who joined Dave Blankenship at the Money Pit to supervise the drilling operation?

Rick Lagina

Terry Matheson

Jack Begley

Marty Lagina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the horizontal tunnel constructed that the team is searching for?

1795

1805

1850

1900

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the 30-ton sonic drilling rig used in the operation?

To generate vibrations for polarizing earth

To transport equipment

To provide lighting

To dig a new tunnel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what depth did the team hope to find the tunnel?

99 to 105 feet

70 to 80 feet

50 to 60 feet

120 to 130 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team discover at a depth of 100 feet?

A hidden chamber

A new treasure

A tunnel ceiling

A water source

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the tunnel ceiling discovery?

It suggests proximity to the Money Pit

It indicates a new drilling site

It reveals a new water source

It confirms the existence of a treasure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is finding the direction of the tunnel important?

To map the island

To ensure safety

To locate the original Money Pit

To avoid water intrusion

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