NASA, Hurricanes, and Bioluminescence

The video covers Hurricane Laura's impact on the Gulf Coast, highlighting its destructive power and the challenges of forecasting hurricanes. It then shifts to NASA's upcoming space telescopes, the Roman and Webb, and their missions to explore rogue planets and distant galaxies. The focus then moves to Los Angeles, discussing the housing crisis and how ADUs could provide affordable housing solutions. Finally, the video explores bioluminescence in Southern California, explaining the phenomenon and its prevalence in marine life.

What category did Hurricane Laura reach as it approached the U.S. Gulf Coast?

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

What was the main threat posed by Tropical Storm Marco?

• High winds

• Heavy rain

• Tornadoes

• Storm surge

Which state is NOT frequently hit by hurricanes?

• Florida

• Nevada

• Louisiana

• Texas

Who was NASA's first chief of astronomy?

• Annie Jump Cannon

• Nancy Grace Roman

• Carl Sagan

• Edwin Hubble

What is the mission of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?

• Study the sun

• Explore rogue planets

• Search for extraterrestrial life

• Monitor Earth's climate

What is a major reason for the housing crisis in Los Angeles?

• High crime rates

• Excessive rainfall

• Low supply of homes

• Frequent earthquakes

What is an ADU?

• An accessory dwelling unit

• A type of hurricane

• A space telescope

• A marine organism

What is a potential downside of ADUs?

• Less rainfall

• More hurricanes

• Higher taxes

• Increased traffic

What causes the blue hue in bioluminescent waves?

• Reflection of the sky

• Chemical reactions in plankton

• Pollution in the water

• Artificial lights

What percentage of deep-sea organisms produce their own light?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 100%