CLEAN: S.Africa ideal for world's largest telescope: minister

CLEAN: S.Africa ideal for world's largest telescope: minister

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses Africa's emerging role in global astronomy, highlighting the continent's involvement in significant projects that address developmental challenges. It explores the potential of large telescopes to uncover universe secrets, including galaxy evolution and Einstein's theories. The influx of researchers using these instruments fosters community interaction. Additionally, a Python script is mentioned, which cycles through random sources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Africa contributing to global astronomy?

By focusing solely on local astronomical studies

Through partnerships with eight other countries

By developing new telescopes independently

By sending astronauts to space

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main goals of the large telescope mentioned?

To explore the ocean depths

To monitor weather patterns

To uncover the evolution of galaxies

To study the Earth's atmosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous theory is being tested with the telescope's findings?

Bohr's Model of the Atom

Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Newton's Law of Motion

Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What benefit does the influx of people using the instruments bring?

It increases the cost of research

It reduces the quality of data collected

It limits access to the instruments

It fosters interaction with the global community

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Python script mentioned?

To simulate astronomical events

To cycle through a random set of sources

To analyze data from the telescope

To control the telescope's movements