Extraterrestrial Life and Government Secrecy

Extraterrestrial Life and Government Secrecy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general public's reaction to David Grush's testimony about aliens?

Reactions were mixed, with some calling him a con man and others thinking he was confused.

The testimony was ignored by the public.

He was unanimously called a con man.

Everyone believed him immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Avi Loeb's stance on the US government hiding information about aliens?

He believes there is no reason for the government to hide such information.

He thinks the government has many reasons to keep it secret.

He is unaware of any government involvement.

He believes the government is open about alien encounters.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes 'Oumuamua distinct from other celestial objects?

Its round shape and slow speed.

Its similarity to known comets.

Its cigar shape and shiny surface.

Its small size and dark color.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Avi Loeb's hypothesis about 'Oumuamua?

It is a comet from our solar system.

It might be an alien spacecraft.

It is a natural asteroid.

It is a piece of space debris.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of Project Lyra?

To catch up with 'Oumuamua.

To study the moon.

To explore Mars.

To observe the sun.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Avi Loeb frustrated with the scientific community?

They are too focused on awards and not on evidence.

They are too quick to accept new ideas.

They are too focused on space travel.

They are overly supportive of his theories.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Avi Loeb believe about the US government's capability to detect alien life?

Only private companies can detect alien life.

The US has unparalleled resources to spot alien life.

The US is incapable of detecting alien life.

The US is not interested in alien life.

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