Investigating the Swamp's Features

Investigating the Swamp's Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History, Architecture

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores a paved stone feature at the Oak Island swamp, with Rick Lagina and Dr. Ian Spooner investigating its origins. They discuss the possibility of the stones being man-made, as natural processes do not explain their arrangement. Photographs are sent for further analysis, and theories are proposed about the site's purpose, including its potential use as a dock. The team speculates on the historical significance of the site, suggesting it may have been artificially created centuries ago to hide evidence of a ship or sailing vessel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial observation made by Rick Lagina and Dr. Ian Spooner about the paved stone feature?

It was a natural rock formation.

It appeared to be man-made.

It was naturally formed by glaciers.

It was covered in clay.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dr. Spooner suggest about the arrangement of stones in the paved area?

They were naturally formed.

They were covered in clay.

They were placed in a specific order.

They were randomly scattered.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dr. Spooner find unusual about the layers of stone?

They had swamp sediment around them.

They were randomly placed.

They were naturally formed.

They were covered in clay.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dr. Spooner conclude about the natural processes in the swamp?

They were influenced by human activity.

They were typical of the area.

They were responsible for the stone arrangement.

They could not explain the stone arrangement.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the proposed function of the paved area according to the team?

A natural rock formation.

A recreational area.

A burial site.

A work surface or dock.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team hypothesize about the alignment of the paved area?

It was aligned with the peninsula.

It was aligned with the forest.

It was aligned with the mountains.

It was aligned with the river.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical possibility did the team consider regarding the swamp?

It was a site for ancient rituals.

It was a natural water reservoir.

It was a natural habitat for wildlife.

It was artificially created centuries ago.

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