Burl Removal Strategies and Challenges

Burl Removal Strategies and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Fun

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video follows a group of men as they dig deeper to expose a burl, feeling optimistic about its size. They assess the burl, considering its weight and the possibility of the tree being hollow. Attempts to move the burl with a truck are unsuccessful due to the tree's strength and deep roots. The team faces challenges and must devise a new plan to extract the burl.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Greg feel optimistic during the digging process?

The weather is favorable.

They find a valuable artifact.

The team is working faster than expected.

They uncover more of the burl.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential issue with the tree that could make their work pointless?

The tree is too old.

The tree is on private property.

The tree might be hollow.

The tree is diseased.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's plan if the burl doesn't move when hit with the truck?

Abandon the project.

Dig more around the burl.

Use a larger truck.

Call for more help.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight limit of Al's truck?

10,000 pounds

5,000 pounds

20,000 pounds

15,000 pounds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the burl still stuck in the ground?

The team lacks proper tools.

The burl is too heavy.

The soil is too hard.

The roots are deep and strong.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the team need to do after realizing the burl is still stuck?

Wait for better weather.

Come up with a plan B.

Hire more workers.

Use explosives.