Dean Potter's Adventures

Dean Potter's Adventures

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Geography, Science, Physical Ed

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video highlights Dean Potter's journey from dominating the climbing world to pioneering base jumping and free base. It covers his record-setting feats, including a free climb and flight from the Eiger, and his ambitious expedition to free climb a 9,000 ft peak in Canada. The preparation for this expedition involves a team of friends, scientists, and craftsmen. The video also explores Potter's daring nature and his transition from fearing the air to mastering it. His achievements are celebrated in a feature on the National Geographic Channel.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known for dominating the climbing scene and transitioning into base jumping?

Chris Sharma

Tommy Caldwell

Dean Potter

Alex Honnold

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What groundbreaking activity did Dean Potter transition into?

Skydiving

Paragliding

Base jumping and free base

Wingsuit flying

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Dean Potter set a world record by free climbing the Eiger?

2009

2010

2007

2008

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of Dean Potter's new expedition?

Climb Mount Everest

Free climb a 9,000 ft peak in Canada and glide down

Base jump from the Grand Canyon

Set a new speed climbing record

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are involved in the preparation for Potter's expedition?

Local guides

Only his family

A team of scientists and craftsmen

Professional athletes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of Dean Potter that helps him in his adventures?

Cautiousness

Daring determination

Technical skills

Physical strength

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Dean Potter feel about being in the air compared to being on the rock?

More comfortable in the air

Equally comfortable

More comfortable on the rock

Uncomfortable in both

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which channel will Dean Potter's feature be aired?

Discovery Channel

History Channel

National Geographic Channel

Animal Planet