Building a Scale Model of the Solar System in the Black Rock Desert

The video details the creation of a scale model of the solar system in Black Rock Desert. The team, consisting of several members, travels to the desert to set up the model, using a marble to represent Earth. They measure distances for the planets' orbits and use a harrow to make them visible. A drone captures the setup, and a time-lapse is created to simulate the solar system. The project is unique and driven by curiosity.

Why did the team need to travel 600 miles to build the model?

• To get away from city lights

• To find a place with a lot of empty space

• To be closer to the ocean

• To find a place with a large population

What was the size of the Earth in the scale model?

• As big as a golf ball

• As big as a marble

• As big as a tennis ball

• As big as a basketball

What was the location chosen for building the model?

• Death Valley

• Great Basin Desert

• Black Rock Desert

• Mojave Desert

What was the first task the team needed to accomplish?

• Assemble the team

• Set up the drone

• Find the location of the sun

• Measure the distance to the outer planets

What tool did the team use to measure distances to the inner planets?

• A measuring tape

• A laser rangefinder

• A click wheel

• A GPS device

How did the team make the orbits more visible from above?

• By painting them

• By using reflective tape

• By using a harrow to dig up the dirt

• By placing lights along the orbits

What was the role of the harrow in the project?

• To plant seeds

• To mark the orbits

• To remove rocks

• To flatten the ground

Why did the team use a drone during the project?

• To capture aerial footage

• To transport equipment

• To scare away birds

• To measure wind speed

What was the purpose of setting up a time-lapse?

• To simulate the solar system at night

• To capture the movement of the planets

• To record the team's progress

• To monitor weather changes

What was the main reason for creating the scale model of the solar system?

• To sell the model

• To teach a class

• Because it had never been done before

• To win a competition