¿El asteroide del fin del mundo?

¿El asteroide del fin del mundo?

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Science

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the recurring theme of asteroid impact predictions, highlighting a specific prediction about an asteroid impacting Earth on September 23, 2015. It mentions past end-of-world predictions that never came true. NASA's analysis of asteroid 2012 T5 shows it will pass safely at a distance of 8 million kilometers from Earth. The video explores human fascination with survival and the real global threats we face, such as environmental issues and peace. It concludes with a discussion on the sun's eventual transformation into a red giant in 6 billion years, emphasizing that this is not a concern for current or near-future generations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of September 23, 2015, in the context of asteroid predictions?

It was the date of a major solar eclipse.

It marked the discovery of a new planet.

It was the date of a significant volcanic eruption.

It was the date predicted for an asteroid impact.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times the distance to the moon will the asteroid 2012 T5 pass by Earth?

21 times

50 times

5 times

10 times

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do stories about potential global catastrophes often captivate people?

They are based on scientific facts.

They are part of ancient myths.

They relate to our interest in survival.

They are always proven true.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the real global threats mentioned in the video?

Environmental issues and peace

Asteroid impacts

Economic collapse

Alien invasions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the sun expected to become a red giant, according to the video?

In 1,000 years

In 6,000 years

In 6 billion years

In 6 million years