Military intelligence uses radars.

Military intelligence uses radars.

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The video discusses the fascination with alien invasions and details the US Air Force's investigation of over 12,000 UFO sightings between 1947 and 1969. Despite some unexplained reports, the Air Force assured the public in 1952 that the threat of an alien invasion was very remote.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time period is associated with the fascination of alien invasions?

1950 to 1970

1947 to 1969

1970 to 1990

1960 to 1980

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many UFO sightings did the US Air Force investigate?

Over 5,000

Over 8,000

Over 10,000

Over 12,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a consequence of the UFO investigations by the US Air Force?

Discovery of alien life

Development of new aircraft technology

Rumors of alien invasions

Increased funding for space exploration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the Air Force assure the public about the remote threat of invasion?

1952

1947

1960

1969

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Air Force's stance on the threat of alien invasion?

It was too remote

It was highly likely

It was imminent

It was already happening