THE EARTH - FROM 76 MILES UP

The video discusses a scientific experiment using a captured German V2 rocket at White Sands Proving Grounds, New Mexico. The rocket was equipped with a camera to test its potential for photographic reconnaissance and to gather cosmic ray and weather data. The V2 reached speeds of 3,000 miles per hour and ascended 76 miles above Earth, capturing clear images that confirmed the planet's roundness. The footage showed geographical features like the Rio Grande and the Gulf of California. The video concludes with a reflection on the potential excitement of future space travel to the moon.

What was the primary purpose of fitting a camera to the V2 rocket?

• To entertain the public

• To measure the rocket's speed

• To test photographic reconnaissance capabilities

• To capture images of the moon

What material was used to protect the film during the rocket's descent?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Plastic

• Glass

How fast could the V2 rocket travel?

• 4,000 miles an hour

• 3,000 miles an hour

• 2,000 miles an hour

• 1,000 miles an hour

Which geographical features were visible from the rocket's journey?

• The Amazon River

• The Sahara Desert

• The Great Wall of China

• The Rio Grande and El Paso plain

What future space travel destination is mentioned as exciting?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• The Moon