Environmental Science and Space Exploration

The video covers a range of topics, starting with a potential discovery of a new planet outside the Milky Way using NASA's Chandra telescope. It then discusses the increased demand for plastic due to COVID-19 and explores sustainable alternatives like seaweed-based packaging. The video concludes with a segment on a unique pumpkin rolling tradition at an Ohio high school.

What is the primary function of NASA's Chandra spacecraft?

• To detect radio waves

• To observe hot parts of the universe

• To measure gravitational waves

• To photograph distant galaxies

Why is there uncertainty about the newly detected planet?

• It was not observed directly

• It is too far to confirm

• It is not in the Milky Way

• It is too small to detect

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect plastic demand?

• It increased due to more recycling

• It decreased due to less production

• It remained the same

• It increased due to higher demand for masks and packaging

What is a major challenge with recycling plastic?

• It is not widely available

• It decomposes too quickly

• It is not durable

• It is more expensive than new plastic

What material is Nopla using to create sustainable packaging?

• Recycled paper

• Cornstarch

• Seaweed

• Bamboo

What is a key environmental benefit of using seaweed for packaging?

• It sequesters carbon and grows quickly

• It grows slowly and uses fertilizers

• It is indestructible

• It requires fresh water to grow

How does Nopla's seaweed packaging compare to traditional plastic?

• It is less durable

• It is heavier

• It biodegrades quickly

• It is more expensive

What unique feature does Nopla's seaweed packaging have?

• It can be swallowed whole

• It is edible but not biodegradable

• It changes color when exposed to air

• It is waterproof but not heatproof

What is the purpose of the Ohio high school's pumpkin tradition?

• To celebrate Thanksgiving

• To raise funds for charity

• To celebrate Halloween and raise cleanup funds

• To compete in a national contest

What activity is part of the Ohio high school's Halloween tradition?

• Pumpkin rolling and sledding

• Pumpkin carving

• Pumpkin pie baking

• Pumpkin seed spitting