Exploring Deep Sea Discoveries Through Sylvia Earle's Historic Dive

Exploring Deep Sea Discoveries Through Sylvia Earle's Historic Dive

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video follows Sylvia Earle's dive using the JIM suit, exploring the ocean floor and observing marine life. It highlights the changes in ocean color with depth, the discovery of unknown coral species, and interactions with marine creatures like rays. The narrative emphasizes the importance of fresh perspectives in scientific observation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Sylvia Earle's dive using the JIM suit?

She was the first person to dive in the ocean.

She invented the JIM suit.

She discovered a new species of fish.

She was the first woman to walk the sea floor beyond 1,000 feet.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What changes in the ocean's appearance as Sylvia descends deeper?

The water becomes warmer.

The water becomes lighter.

The shades of blue become darker until it is pitch black.

The water becomes more turbulent.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Sylvia Earle discover about the unknown coral?

It was a man-made object.

It was a common species found everywhere.

It was a type of seaweed.

It was a new species not seen before.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sylvia Earle describe the unknown coral?

As a dead carpet.

As a magic carpet that is alive.

As a piece of rock.

As a floating island.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Finn Kennedy observe about the rays?

They were eating polymixia.

They were avoiding the submarine.

They were swimming in circles.

They were sleeping.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to Finn Kennedy's observation?

It was the first time anyone had noticed it.

It was ignored.

It was dismissed as incorrect.

It was a common observation.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did fresh perspectives play in the observations made during the dive?

They helped notice things that were previously overlooked.

They were not important.

They led to incorrect conclusions.

They caused confusion.