Inside the Ice Man Dark Matter Mystery and Fukushima Cleanup

Inside the Ice Man Dark Matter Mystery and Fukushima Cleanup

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Science, Physics, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video covers three topics: the genetic analysis of the 5300-year-old Iceman Ötzi, revealing his health predispositions and ancestry; a perplexing observation of dark matter behavior in galaxy clusters, challenging current astrophysical theories; and the ongoing issues surrounding radioactive waste management following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, highlighting the long-term challenges posed by isotopes like cesium 137.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the surprising health conditions discovered in Iceman Etsy?

He was lactose intolerant.

He had blue eyes.

He had type A blood.

He was immune to Lyme disease.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique characteristic of dark matter that makes it difficult to observe?

It is visible through telescopes.

It reflects light.

It emits bright light.

It does not emit or reflect light.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected observation was made about the galactic cluster ABL 520?

The dark matter disappeared completely.

The galaxies moved away from the dark matter.

The galaxies and dark matter remained together.

The galaxies merged with the dark matter.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the half-life of iodine 131, one of the isotopes from the Fukushima disaster?

30 years

100 days

8 days

1 year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is cesium 137 particularly concerning in terms of health effects?

It decays within a few days.

It is harmless to humans.

It can be absorbed by various body cells.

It has a short half-life.