PBS Terra Disaster Movie Showdown Quiz

What is the main purpose of the PBS Terra Disaster Movie Showdown?

• To critique the scientific accuracy of disaster movies

• To discuss favorite disaster movies and analyze memorable scenes

• To explore the personal lives of PBS hosts

• To promote new disaster movies

What is Arlo's perspective on the movie 'Sharknado'?

• He believes it is a realistic portrayal of natural disasters

• He enjoys it for its absurdity and entertainment value

• He thinks it is a serious documentary

• He dislikes it for its lack of scientific accuracy

In 'Titanic,' what scene does Maiya find most impactful?

• The rescue of survivors

• The ship hitting the iceberg

• The ship's departure from England

• The scene where Jack dies

What scientific concept does Maiya question in 'Titanic'?

• The construction of the lifeboats

• The speed of the ship

• The effects of hypothermia

• The size of the iceberg

What does Dr. Joe suggest about the frequency of storms like 'The Perfect Storm'?

• They are happening more often due to climate change

• They are becoming less frequent

• They are a myth and never actually occur

• They are only fictional and not based on real events

What does Dr. Joe identify as a contributing factor to stronger storms?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Increased ocean temperatures

• Decreased solar activity

What is Trace's main criticism of 'The Day After Tomorrow'?

• The lack of character development

• The overwhelming number of unrealistic disasters

• The poor special effects

• The slow pacing of the movie

Which element in 'The Day After Tomorrow' does Trace find particularly unrealistic?

• The evacuation of major cities

• The appearance of wolves in New York City

• The sudden freezing of the planet

• The melting of the polar ice caps

What is the outcome of the audience poll for the best disaster movie?

• 'The Day After Tomorrow' wins with 57% of the votes

• 'Titanic' wins with the majority of votes

• 'The Perfect Storm' is the most popular

• 'Sharknado' is the least popular

What does the host suggest about the future of disaster movies?

• They will become more scientifically accurate

• They will focus more on personal stories

• They will evolve as new global challenges arise

• They will become less popular