The Oakville Blob Incident

The Oakville Blob Incident

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Physics, Biology, Science, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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In 1994, Oakville, Washington experienced a bizarre weather event where gelatinous blobs fell from the sky, causing illness in people and animals. Initial lab tests revealed biological material and harmful bacteria. Various theories emerged, including jellyfish, military involvement, and airplane waste, but none fully explained the phenomenon. Experts provided insights, but the mystery remains unsolved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual event occurred in Oakville, Washington, in 1994?

A hailstorm

A sandstorm

A tornado

A rain of gelatinous blobs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What accompanied the blobs that fell from the sky in Oakville?

Insects

Dead birds

Dead frogs

Leaves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symptoms did Oakville residents experience after the blob rain?

Headaches and dizziness

Vomiting and nausea

Coughing and sneezing

Rashes and itching

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the lab tests reveal about the blobs?

They contained biological material

They were harmless

They were radioactive

They were made of plastic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which biblical verse was mentioned in relation to the Oakville incident?

Matthew 5:9

Ezekiel 38:22

Exodus 20:13

Genesis 1:1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon was considered as a possible cause of the blobs?

Volcanic eruption

Waterspout

Landslide

Earthquake

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the airplane waste theory dismissed?

The blobs were too small

The blobs were too large

The blobs were blue

The blobs were white

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