Another SpaceX Landing, and New Horizons's Next Stop

Another SpaceX Landing, and New Horizons's Next Stop

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Physics, Science, Other, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the New Horizons mission to Pluto, highlighting its groundbreaking discoveries. It reveals Pluto's unique features, such as its nitrogen ice heart, active geology, and blue sky. The mission also explored Pluto's moons, uncovering Charon's red pole and massive canyons. Future missions aim to explore more Kuiper Belt objects, continuing to expand our understanding of the solar system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the giant heart-shaped feature on Pluto primarily composed of?

Carbon dioxide

Water ice

Methane ice

Frozen nitrogen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes Pluto's sky to appear blue?

Nitrogen molecules

Tholins

Methane clouds

Water vapor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Charon's dark red North Pole?

Asgard

Mordor

Olympus

Vulcan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Charon's canyon system compare to the Grand Canyon?

Half the size

Four times as long and four times as deep

Twice as long and twice as deep

Same size

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next target for the New Horizons spacecraft after Pluto?

2014 MU 69

Eris

Haumea

Makemake