How to Make a Meteor Shower

How to Make a Meteor Shower

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Physics, Science, Business, Life Skills

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the beauty and unpredictability of meteor showers and introduces a Japanese startup, ALE, that aims to create artificial meteor showers on demand. Using a small satellite and chemical pellets, they plan to simulate meteors burning up in the atmosphere. This technology not only offers spectacular shows but also aids scientific research by providing data on the mesosphere, a hard-to-reach atmospheric layer. The artificial meteors can be customized in color and are expected to debut at large events like the Tokyo Olympics. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Japanese startup ALE?

To develop new rocket technology

To study the Earth's core

To offer meteor showers on demand

To create natural meteor showers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the mesosphere difficult to study with traditional instruments?

It is too close to the Earth's surface

It is constantly changing

It is too far from the Earth's surface

It is at an altitude that is hard to reach

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might artificial meteor showers benefit atmospheric scientists?

By increasing the Earth's temperature

By reducing the need for satellites

By allowing precise timing and location for observations

By providing a constant source of light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost per artificial meteor?

$10,000 USD

$8,100 USD

$1,000 USD

$15,000 USD

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future event did the company hope to showcase their technology at?

The 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2022 World Cup

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics