Time capsule from 1968 to be opened this year in September

Time capsule from 1968 to be opened this year in September

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Science, Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a stainless steel monument commemorating the 100th anniversary of discovering helium. It features four Tyme Castle columns containing books, artifacts, and documents to educate future generations about life in 1968. Helium is used to preserve these items. The capsules are scheduled to be opened at different intervals, with the first opened in 1990 and others set for future dates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for constructing the stainless steel structure?

To honor the first use of helium in balloons

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of helium's discovery

To commemorate the invention of the time capsule

To mark the discovery of stainless steel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Tyme Castle columns does the monument have?

Two

Three

Four

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the helium in the monument's columns?

To create a musical sound

To provide lighting inside the monument

To preserve the documents and artifacts

To make the structure float

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the first capsule opened?

1968

1990

2000

2025

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year will the final capsule be opened?

101,000

3000

2101

2051