Exploring the Bald Spot and Dowsing Techniques

Exploring the Bald Spot and Dowsing Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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Jack explores a mysterious clearing called the bald spot, where trees don't grow. The team plans to investigate the area before using a claw digger. Dan Blankinship introduces dowsing, a controversial method dating back to the 15th century, to locate underground water sources or tunnels. The technique involves using L-shaped rods that cross when detecting something below. The video demonstrates how dowsing is performed and its potential to reveal hidden tunnels.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the bald spot known for?

A popular tourist attraction

A place where trees grow abundantly

A site for scientific research

A mysterious area where trees do not grow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Jack like the bald spot?

It is above the high tide line and near a boulderless beach

It has a lot of trees

It is a popular tourist spot

It is a well-known archaeological site

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jack want to figure out before using the claw digger?

The depth and nature of the bald spot

The history of the island

The best time to visit the spot

The type of trees that used to grow there

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jack's role in the exploration of the bald spot?

He is conducting scientific experiments

He is leading the excavation

He is providing his opinion and assistance

He is documenting the process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is dowsing primarily used for?

Measuring soil quality

Predicting weather patterns

Detecting underground water or tunnels

Finding lost objects

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tools are used in the dowsing process?

Magnifying glasses

L-shaped wooden or metal rods

Metal detectors

Shovels and picks

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it indicate when the dowsing rods cross?

A change in weather

The presence of a tunnel or water source

An error in the process

The end of the dowsing session

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likely cause of the rods crossing during dowsing?

A magnetic field

An underground tunnel

A nearby animal

A gust of wind