Fermi Paradox and Great Filter Concepts

Fermi Paradox and Great Filter Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the Fermi Paradox, which questions why we haven't encountered other civilizations despite the vast number of stars. It introduces the Great Filter theory, suggesting either life is rare or civilizations self-destruct before reaching advanced stages. The video discusses scenarios like resource depletion, climate change, and technological risks, emphasizing the need for foresight to avoid potential pitfalls. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage and subscribe for more thought-provoking content.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Fermi Paradox primarily concerned with?

The lack of observable alien civilizations

The existence of black holes

The expansion of the universe

The formation of stars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was involved in the discussion that led to the Fermi Paradox?

Galileo Galilei

Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Enrico Fermi

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Great Filter hypothesis suggest?

The universe is shrinking

Civilizations are rare or self-destruct

Aliens have already visited Earth

Life is abundant and thriving everywhere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for civilizational collapse according to the Great Filter theory?

Resource depletion

Universal peace

Technological disasters

Climate change

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hopeful outcome suggested in the video regarding the Great Filter?

Aliens will save humanity

All civilizations will eventually fail

We might become a galaxy-spanning civilization

Humanity will never face any challenges