Pratique du Shadowing: What If The Moon Split In Half? | Moonquake | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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What are you doing little kitty?
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Let us do it.
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Earth, one, nothing.
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Then what do you plan on doing?
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Now, Earth, two moons.
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
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Splitting the moon in half has its own cons, little kitty.
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What?
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Well, let me explain.
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Hey friends, so in today's episode, let's answer a splitting question.
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What if the moon split in half?
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Zoom in!
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The Earth and moon share a harmonious relationship with each other.
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It's due to the moon's locked position and gravitational force, our planet doesn't wobble and maintains its axis.
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Which eventually helps us to have a stable climate throughout the year.
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Not only that, but the tides course due to the moon's gravity allows us to maintain a proper schedule.
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And of course, the moon provides some light to us during night time.
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Hence our moon is perfect the way it is and should not change.
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But for the sake of this video, let us explore a scenario where our moon splits in half.
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I know what you are thinking, is it really possible?
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Well, we aren't sure about it.
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But what we know is that just like our Earth, the moon has several active faults known as the thrust faults.
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Since its formation, the Moon has cooled down from its molten rock format into the one that we see today.
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While cooling down, the Moon shrinks through the process known as thermal contraction.
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As the Moon shrinks, its volume decreases and compresses the surface,
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surface, causing high pressure on its crust, resulting in moon quakes, a lunar equivalent of an earthquake.
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However, the moon quake would not be able to split the moon in half, but come to think of it,
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if an asteroid strikes the moon on the right spot, there is a possibility that ...that it might cause a greater impact,
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resulting in the split of the Moon.
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But, even so, the Moon might not get split in exact half.
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Instead, it might shatter into pieces.
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But, for the sake of this video,
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let's assume that the Moon gets divided into two equal sizes and see what happens next.
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Well, as we know, it's only one side of the moon constantly facing the Earth.
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So, if the darker side gets cut away, we might not notice any change at first.
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Plus, the moon's gravity will not let the other side drift away and both of them will join back together.
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But if these two halves manage to break the gravitational force and drift away,
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then in the next millions and billions of years,
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these two parts will turn spherical again and the Earth will have two smaller moons.
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And the first thing to get affected by these two moons is the Earth's axis, as it will start to wobble,
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leading to extreme seasonal changes and fluctuations in temperature.
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Plus, as we know that the moon's position slows down the Earth's rotation, because of which we have 24 hours in a day.
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But with only half the moon, its weaker gravity won't be able to control the Earth's speed.
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As a result, one day on Earth can get as short as 15 hours.
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Other than that, the weaker gravity of the moon might affect the tide cycle of our oceans
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This will drastically affect marine life and the essential biological functions like feeding
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laying eggs and even Migrating will get difficult resulting in their extinction
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This extinction of aquatic life will eventually affect the human population
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as many people depend on it for their source of income and a staple diet.
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But fortunately, this will probably never ever happen.
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So just relax and enjoy the lovely moonshine.
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Trivia time!
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Did you know the moon is moving away from us at a speed of 1.5 inches per year?
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Yes, that's due to the interaction of the moon's gravity with Earth's oceans.
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To know more about the moon, please check our videos on the moon.
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Hope you learned something new today.
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Until next time, it's me Dr. Binox, Zooming out.
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Never mind.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore an imaginative scenario about what would happen if the moon split in half. This topic not only stimulates your creativity but also offers insights into the scientific relationship between the Earth and the moon. By watching the video and practicing speaking along, you will enhance your English speaking skills while learning scientific vocabulary and concepts. This engaging mixture of language and science will help you build fluency and comprehension as you learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Gravitational force - The force that attracts two bodies toward each other.
  • Moonquake - A seismic event that occurs on the moon, similar to an earthquake on Earth.
  • Thrust faults - Geological faults in the moon's crust that can cause movement.
  • Thermal contraction - The process by which materials shrink when cooled.
  • Bilateral moon - Referring to a scenario where the moon is split into two equal halves.
  • Wobble - The unsteady movement of the Earth’s axis, which can affect seasons.
  • Tide cycle - The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the moon’s gravity.
  • Aquatic life - Organisms living in water, which would be impacted by changes in tides.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this video, use the shadow speak technique. This involves listening carefully to the speaker and repeating their phrases as closely as possible in terms of speed and tone. Here are some specific tips for effective practice:

  • Start by watching the video without subtitles to grasp the overall context and pronunciation.
  • Once you're familiar with the content, replay sections and pause after each phrase. Try to mimic the speaker’s intonation and rhythm.
  • Practice shadowing at a slower speed first, gradually increasing to the original speed as you become more comfortable with the vocabulary.
  • Focus on the scientific terms and phrases, as they will enrich your vocabulary and improve your understanding of English in a scientific context.
  • After shadowing, summarize what you learned in your own words. This helps solidify your understanding and gives you additional speaking practice.

By incorporating these strategies into your English speaking practice, you’ll not only improve your fluency but also gain interesting knowledge about space, making learning enjoyable and effective. Remember to check out more lessons to enhance your skills through the shadowing site!

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.