Chaos Theory: Exploring the Butterfly Effect

Test your understanding of chaos theory and the butterfly effect based on the BBC World Service video.

Science mixed 8 Questions Video Quiz
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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

What was the initial event that triggered the butterfly effect scenario described in the video? Video Reference:
"Imagine, the year is 1905. One day, the clock on the tower in Berne, Switzerland, is a little late. ..."

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

What was the key insight that Edward Lorenz made about chaos theory? Video Reference:
"Lorenz deduced that this experiment was not a special case, that there were other systems in which t..."

Timestamp: 2:00

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

Which of the following statements about chaos theory is true? Video Reference:
"But chaos is not the same as disorder. Although chaos makes predictions difficult, the universe is n..."

Timestamp: 3:00

Q4 Advanced 3 pts

According to the video, which of the following are practical applications of understanding chaos theory? Video Reference:
"In the stock market it reminds us that a slight fluctuation can cause a crisis in the market - and t..."

Timestamp: 3:30

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Q5 Intermediate 2 pts

True or false: Chaos theory completely disproves the laws of classical physics. Video Reference:
"Our universe continues to obey the laws of cause and effect. The sun will continue to rise every mor..."

Timestamp: 4:00

Q6 Advanced 3 pts

Which of the following is NOT a reason why long-term prediction is impossible according to the video? Video Reference:
"Even though we have a good idea of how the universe works, there are no measurements that allow us t..."

Timestamp: 3:00

Q7 Beginner 1 pts

Which of the following statements about the butterfly effect is true? Video Reference:
"This sequence of events is an example of what is known as the butterfly effect, a manifestation of C..."

Timestamp: 0:30

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Q8 Intermediate 2 pts

What was the key insight that led to the development of chaos theory? Video Reference:
"For many centuries, the world was explained through the laws of Isaac Newton and classical physics. ..."

Timestamp: 1:00

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