Parachute Malfunction and Skydive Experience

Parachute Malfunction and Skydive Experience

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video narrates a skydiving experience that turns into a life-threatening situation due to a parachute malfunction. Initially, the skydiver enjoys the thrill of freefalling, but soon faces a critical emergency when the main parachute fails. Despite attempts to deploy the reserve chute, it also malfunctions, leading to a terrifying descent. The skydiver ultimately accepts the impending impact, reflecting on the experience with a mix of emotions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What altitude did the narrator jump from during their skydive?

12,000 feet

13,500 feet

11,500 feet

10,000 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast was the narrator falling towards the ground?

100 miles an hour

110 miles an hour

130 miles an hour

120 miles an hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the parachute to malfunction?

A tear in the fabric

A velcro strap came undone

A tangled line

A broken harness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the parachute malfunction?

Calm and collected

Indifferent and detached

Gut-wrenching and sickening

Excited and thrilled

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator do after the main chute malfunctioned?

Pulled a tab to release the main chute

Deployed a backup parachute

Tried to fix the main chute

Signaled for help

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the issue with the reserve chute?

It was too small

It was missing

It failed to open fully

It was tangled

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator describe their body position during the fall?

Back to earth, face up

Body to earth, face down

Head up, feet down

Sideways, spinning

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