First Polaris Fired From Submerged U-Boat

First Polaris Fired From Submerged U-Boat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video details the arrival and testing of Polaris missiles at Cape Canaveral, launched from the USS George Washington. It covers the preparation, loading, and successful test firings of the missiles, highlighting their strategic importance for America's defense.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the USS George Washington?

To serve as a passenger submarine

To test Polaris missiles

To transport goods across the ocean

To conduct deep-sea research

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the rockets housed in the submarine's missile hatches?

35 feet

28 feet

15 feet

50 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far off Cape Canaveral is the firing area for the missile tests?

10 miles

20 miles

40 miles

30 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the distance covered by the first missile to its target?

1,100 miles

800 miles

1,500 miles

500 miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the successful missile tests?

They were a major strategic achievement for America's defense

They were the first tests conducted underwater

They demonstrated the submarine's ability to travel long distances

They marked a new era in space exploration