Mysterious Objects in the Sky

Mysterious Objects in the Sky

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Geography

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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In October 2018, a mysterious bright object appeared in the sky over Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, causing public speculation and filming. The object left a vapor trail and appeared to shine a beam on the city, leading some to think it was an alien spaceship. While a rocket launch was considered a possible explanation, the unusual location and illumination of the contrail raised doubts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the population of Hohhot, the city where the mysterious object appeared?

2.8 million

4.2 million

1.5 million

3.5 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the mysterious object in the sky resemble?

A comet

A swirling vapor

A cloud

A shooting star

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual feature did the object display at one point?

It emitted a beam of light

It changed colors

It split into two

It disappeared suddenly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some people think the object might be an alien spaceship?

It communicated with lights

It looked extremely strange

It hovered for hours

It made strange noises

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a rocket launch an unlikely explanation for the phenomenon?

Rocket launches are rare

Rocket launches are silent

Rocket launches are invisible

Rocket launches don't occur over populated areas