Professor Piccard Relates His Story

Professor Picard discusses the landing location on a map, describing how they spent the night on a glacier at an altitude of about 9,000 feet. He expresses hope that the balloon will descend today, despite challenges due to its weight and lack of waves.

Where did Professor Picard and his team land during the night?

• In a desert

• On a glacier

• In a forest

• On a mountain peak

What is the approximate altitude of the landing site?

• 5,000 feet

• 9,000 feet

• 15,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

What is one of the challenges mentioned in bringing the balloon down?

• Its weight

• Lack of fuel

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

Why is it difficult to bring the balloon down according to Professor Picard?

• The team is too tired

• The balloon is too small

• The weather is too hot

• There are no waves

When does Professor Picard hope the balloon will be brought down?

• Tomorrow

• Next week

• Today

• In a month