11 preguntas curiosas sobre el cielo y la atmósfera

11 preguntas curiosas sobre el cielo y la atmósfera

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Interactive Video

Science

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores various natural phenomena, including why the sun and moon appear to follow us, the nuclear reactions powering the sun, and the effects of atmospheric pressure on temperature. It distinguishes between climate and weather, explains wind and ocean currents, and discusses weather prediction and lightning. The video also covers auroras and earthquake lights, concluding with a call to action.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the sun and moon appear to follow us when we walk?

They are controlled by gravitational forces.

It's an optical illusion due to their distance.

They are actually moving with us.

They are stationary objects in the sky.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the sun produce heat and light?

By nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei.

By burning fossil fuels.

Through combustion with oxygen.

Through chemical reactions with space dust.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does it get colder as we climb higher?

The air is denser at higher altitudes.

The sun is further away at higher altitudes.

The air is less dense and holds less heat.

The sun's rays are weaker at higher altitudes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

Climate and weather are the same.

Weather is the long-term atmospheric condition, climate is short-term.

Climate is the long-term atmospheric condition, weather is short-term.

Climate changes daily, weather is constant.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the El Niño current?

Shifts in tectonic plates.

Changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

Movement of warm water near the equator.

Movement of cold water in the ocean.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do meteorologists predict rain?

By observing animal behavior.

By collecting satellite data on temperature, pressure, and humidity.

By using mental powers.

By measuring the amount of sunlight.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis?

Reflection of sunlight on ice.

Charged electrons from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetosphere.

Volcanic eruptions.

Refraction of light through water droplets.