Antarctic Expedition Insights

Antarctic Expedition Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The speaker shares his experience of leading a polar expedition in Antarctica, detailing the challenges faced and the historical context of such journeys. He reflects on the lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the realization that happiness is not a destination but a journey.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the speaker's expedition in Antarctica?

Building a space telescope

Sequencing genomes

Completing an unfinished journey

Mapping uncharted valleys

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader of the last team to attempt the expedition before the speaker?

Chris Hadfield

Sir Ernest Shackleton

Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Roald Amundsen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weight of the sledges that the speaker and his teammate dragged?

300 kilos

200 kilos

400 kilos

100 kilos

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker find at the South Pole that was unexpected?

A group of explorers

A bustling American base

A deserted landscape

A large glacier

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker use to power their technology during the expedition?

Battery packs

Wind turbines

Hydroelectric power

Solar panels

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the speaker during the return journey?

Lack of sunlight

Running out of food

Equipment failure

Severe storms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did the speaker have to make due to running out of food?

Seek help from another team

Continue without assistance

Call for a resupply flight

Abandon the expedition

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