Mantle drilling project aims to understand Earth's past

The video discusses a mission to collect samples to understand the origins and evolution of life. It introduces the Japanese drilling vessel Chiku, which will use extensive drilling equipment to reach the Earth's mantle. The mission targets three locations in the Pacific Ocean where the Earth's crust is thinnest. The drilling process involves creating a narrow hole 6 kilometers deep into the sea floor to access the mantle.

What is the primary goal of the mission discussed in the video?

• To test new drilling technology

• To map the ocean floor

• To explore new marine species

• To bring back samples for studying life origins

What is the name of the vessel used for the drilling mission?

• Sakura

• Chiku

• Fujitsu

• Yamato

How long are the drill pipes carried by the vessel?

• 5 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 15 kilometers

Where have the drilling locations been selected?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

How wide will the hole be that is drilled into the sea floor?

• 40 centimeters

• 30 centimeters

• 20 centimeters

• 10 centimeters