Exploring the Cosmos with National Geographic

Exploring the Cosmos with National Geographic

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the cosmos, emphasizing its connection to Earth and humanity's place within it. Filmed over 70 days across various global locations, including Iceland and London, the documentary captures the essence of Earth's history and the cosmos. It pays homage to Carl Sagan by revisiting the Monterey Coast, where he once stood, and introduces a new generation to the wonders of the universe.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the National Geographic series on the cosmos?

Understanding the human brain

Exploring the cosmos and its connection to Earth

Studying the wildlife of the Amazon

Investigating ancient civilizations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the filming for the series take?

50 days

30 days

70 days

90 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which location was highlighted as an extraordinary filming site?

Antarctica

Sahara Desert

Iceland

Greenland

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature made Iceland a unique filming location?

Its dense forests

Its vast deserts

Its living volcanic landscape

Its large lakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event helped the filming process in London?

A sudden rainstorm

A decrease in temperature

The appearance of the Sun

A snowfall

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the series start and end, connecting to Carl Sagan's legacy?

The Amazon Rainforest

The Sahara Desert

The Great Barrier Reef

The Monterey Coast

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion did the narrator feel while continuing Carl Sagan's work?

Fear

Indifference

Bittersweet

Joy

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's realization while standing at the Monterey Coast?

The beauty of nature

The absence of Carl Sagan

The importance of technology

The vastness of the ocean

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What opportunity did the narrator feel fortunate about?

Writing a book

Meeting famous scientists

Bringing a new generation on a cosmic journey

Traveling to new places