LifeStraw: Water Solutions and Critiques

LifeStraw: Water Solutions and Critiques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Science, Social Studies, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video discusses LifeStraw, a device that purifies dirty water, making it safe to drink. It's popular among campers, travelers, and people in areas without clean water. LifeStraw has provided clean water to millions of children and is crucial in emergencies. While some criticize it for not addressing the root problem of water access, it remains a vital temporary solution. The video emphasizes the importance of clean water and LifeStraw's role in saving lives.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the LifeStraw?

To enhance the taste of water

To be used as a regular straw

To filter dirty water into clean water

To drink soda more easily

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the LifeStraw different from regular straws?

It contains a special material for cleaning water

It is disposable

It is made of glass

It is longer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the primary users of LifeStraw?

Restaurant owners

City residents

Campers and travelers

Office workers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does LifeStraw help in emergency situations?

By offering medical aid

By generating electricity

By providing shelter

By supplying clean water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason LifeStraw was invented?

To be used in restaurants

To replace all water filters

To provide a fun way to drink

To offer a temporary solution for clean water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many school children received clean water from LifeStraw between 2014 and 2019?

1 million

2 million

3 million

4 million

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of bacteria does LifeStraw remove from water?

100%

99.9%

75%

50%

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major criticism of LifeStraw?

It is too expensive

It does not solve the root problem of water access

It is difficult to use

It is not portable

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do critics suggest as a solution instead of LifeStraw?

More LifeStraws

Government provision of clean water

Using bottled water

Building more wells

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is LifeStraw considered an affordable solution?

It is a luxury item

It is made of cheap materials

It is easy to use and carry

It is available in all stores

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