Intuition

Intuition

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video recounts Andy's life-saving intuition during a fire at a bingo hall. Despite initial control over the fire, Andy sensed danger and evacuated his team just before a backdraft explosion. His brain subconsciously detected unusual signs, such as orange smoke, inward air flow, and silence, which triggered his intuition. This story highlights the brain's constant, powerful role in ensuring our safety, even when we're unaware of it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initial decision did Andy make when he arrived at the bingo hall fire?

To extinguish the fire from outside

To send his crew into the building

To wait for backup before entering

To call for an evacuation of the area

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon did Andy's intuition help his team avoid?

A chemical explosion

A flashover

A backdraft

A structural collapse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual sign did Andy notice about the smoke?

It was very black

It was very grey

It was very orange

It was very white

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the air movement in the building?

Air was swirling around the building

Air was rushing out of the building

Air was stagnant inside the building

Air was rushing into the building

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Andy's experience demonstrate about our brains?

They rely solely on past experiences

They can subconsciously process and compare experiences

They are always consciously aware of dangers

They are only useful in emergencies