Up Across The Atlantic - Jonathan Trappe Attempts Cluster Balloon Flight Record

Up Across The Atlantic - Jonathan Trappe Attempts Cluster Balloon Flight Record

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Social Studies, Science

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The video discusses the speaker's journey in cluster ballooning, highlighting past achievements like crossing the English Channel and the Alps. The speaker aims to make history by crossing the Atlantic Ocean using helium balloons. They emphasize the need for public support and donations to fund the expedition, covering costs like meteorology and life support. The speaker invites individuals and companies to contribute, promising visibility and participation in a historic adventure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's first major achievement with cluster balloons?

Crossing the Sahara Desert

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

Crossing the English Channel

Crossing the Pacific Ocean

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mountain range did the narrator cross using cluster balloons?

The Rockies

The Alps

The Andes

The Himalayas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the narrator's current ballooning attempt?

It is the first attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean with balloons.

It is the first attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean with cluster balloons.

It is the first attempt to fly over the North Pole with balloons.

It is the first attempt to fly around the world with balloons.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's mode of travel for the Atlantic crossing?

A bright yellow rowboat attached to helium balloons

A hot air balloon

A glider

A sailboat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will donations help fund for the expedition?

The marketing campaign

The meteorologist, command center, and oxygen

The travel insurance

The purchase of new balloons