Asteroids and Earthquakes: Understanding the Risks

Asteroids and Earthquakes: Understanding the Risks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses the low probability of asteroid 2006QV89 impacting Earth, comparing it to past events like Chelyabinsk and Tunguska. It also explores how tides can trigger earthquakes, focusing on the Axial Seamount study. Finally, it promotes Skillshare for learning creative skills.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated diameter of asteroid 2006QV89?

40 meters

15 meters

60 meters

100 meters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the chance of asteroid 2006QV89 hitting Earth?

1 in 7,299

1 in 1.84 million

1 in 16

1 in 100

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which past meteor event caused a shock wave that injured over 1,000 people?

Chelyabinsk Meteor

Hale-Bopp Comet

Tunguska Event

Axial Seamount Eruption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

80%

60%

50%

70%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main factor that allows magma to trigger earthquakes at low tide?

Stronger tectonic plates

Higher magma temperature

Decreased water weight

Increased water pressure

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Axial Seamount located?

In the Atlantic Ocean

Near the Hawaiian Islands

Off the coast of Oregon

Off the coast of California

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon can tides trigger far from land?

Earthquakes

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Volcanic eruptions

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