Seasteading Concepts and Technologies

Seasteading Concepts and Technologies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Business, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses Seasteading, a movement for living on ocean platforms with new societal forms. It began in 2008 as a non-profit, the Seasteading Institute. The speaker, a former French Polynesian minister, highlights the region's potential for a pilot project due to its connectivity and low weather risks. The project aims to support 200-250 people, including researchers, enthusiasts, and startups. Energy solutions like floating solar panels and wave generation are explored. The ultimate goal is to prove the viability of these technologies and social structures, with Polynesians contributing their oceanic expertise.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the Seasteading movement begin?

2012

2010

2005

2008

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key advantage of French Polynesia for Seasteading?

Frequent hurricanes

High internet connectivity

Dense population

Lack of marine life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people is the pilot project expected to support?

250-300

100-150

150-200

200-250

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is NOT part of the expected residents on the Seastead?

Researchers

Tourists

Startups

Ocean enthusiasts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary method of energy generation for Seasteads?

Wind turbines

Nuclear power

Floating solar panels

Coal plants

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benefit of placing solar panels on water?

Increased corrosion

Higher energy yield

Easier maintenance

Lower installation cost

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology is used to harness wave energy?

Surface paddles

Underwater buoys

Tidal fences

Floating turbines

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