Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

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The video discusses the tradition of Groundhog Day, where Phil the groundhog predicts the weather based on whether he sees his shadow. If Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter; if not, spring arrives sooner. This tradition has been practiced for over a century in western Pennsylvania. However, Phil's accuracy is less than 50%, with 107 shadow sightings and 21 no-shadow occurrences recorded.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Phil seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day?

It predicts a rainy season.

It means spring will arrive early.

It indicates six more weeks of winter.

It suggests a mild summer.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the Woodchuck's weather forecast been a tradition?

Over a century

Fifty years

A decade

Two centuries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the accuracy rate of Phil's weather predictions according to one effort?

More than 75% accurate

About 60% accurate

Less than half the time

Always accurate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Phil seen his shadow?

21 times

150 times

50 times

107 times

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Phil not seen his shadow?

10 times

50 times

21 times

107 times