Origins of Earth and Asteroids

Origins of Earth and Asteroids

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the origins of Earth by examining remnants from its formation. It highlights the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars as a repository of unchanged materials from the solar system's creation. The narrative concludes with a historical asteroid collision that occurred 50,000 years ago, illustrating the dynamic nature of our solar system.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the objects mentioned in the first section?

They are used to build spacecraft.

They can reveal Earth's true age.

They are remnants of ancient civilizations.

They are sources of precious metals.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can the unused materials from the solar system's creation be found?

Between Jupiter and Mars

In the asteroid belt near Saturn

Between Earth and Venus

On the surface of the Moon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the materials found between Jupiter and Mars?

They are constantly changing.

They are made of ice.

They are invisible to telescopes.

They have remained unchanged since the solar system's formation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is described in the final section?

A comet passing by Earth

A solar eclipse

A large asteroid colliding with a smaller one

The formation of a new planet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how long ago did the asteroid collision occur?

10,000 years ago

50,000 years ago

100,000 years ago

1 million years ago