Floating Cities and Engineering Challenges

What is the main challenge faced by island nations like French Polynesia?

• Lack of fresh water

• Overpopulation

• Erosion, land subsidence, and sea level rise

• Deforestation

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What solution did Marc Collins Chen propose for island nations?

• Building large engineering public works

• Importing sand to build up the islands

• Retreating to higher ground

• Creating entire floating cities

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What is the name of the company founded by Marc Collins Chen?

• AquaCities

• SeaHabitat

• FloatTech

• Oceanix

What is a key feature of the floating communities envisioned by Oceanix?

• They will be powered by coal

• They will produce zero waste

• They will rely on imported food

• They will be built on stilts

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What shape does Olaf Waals propose for the modular islands?

• Circles

• Triangles

• Rectangles

• Squares

What is the main advantage of using triangles in the design of floating islands?

• They look more aesthetic

• They are cheaper

• They are easier to build

• They handle waves better

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What is the main challenge in connecting modules for a floating city?

• Making them colorful

• Making them lightweight

• Ensuring they are waterproof

• Ensuring they survive high waves

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What is a semi-submersible rig?

• A type of submarine

• A type of bridge

• A floating oil platform

• A type of boat

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What is the purpose of a bulbous bow on tankers?

• To increase speed

• To decrease drag

• To improve steering

• To enhance cargo capacity

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What is the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge known for?

• Being the first floating bridge ever built

• Being the longest floating bridge in the world

• Being the most expensive bridge

• Being the shortest floating bridge