Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean: How will they get the drinking water to dry land

Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean: How will they get the drinking water to dry land

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Interactive Video

Engineering, Other

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial discusses the challenge of isolating fresh water from salt water and introduces a device called the Tulip, designed by scientists to achieve this. The Tulip, resembling a large pillar, is mounted on a concrete foundation to prevent salt water intrusion. It uses natural spring pressure to channel fresh water through a pipeline. The video also covers the stabilization of the Tulip's foundation using cement, sandbags, and anchors to ensure durability against environmental forces.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in transporting fresh water from the spring to dry land?

Finding a suitable location for the spring

Building a large enough pipeline

Preventing the mixing of fresh and salt water

Ensuring the water is cold enough

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the device referred to as the 'Tulip'?

It is a code name for the project

Because it is painted in bright colors

Due to its shape resembling a tulip

It was named after a famous scientist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the bell play in the Tulip device?

It acts as a storage tank for fresh water

It functions as a pressure release valve

It serves as a decorative element

It filters out impurities from the water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Tulip's foundation stabilized underwater?

By using a series of pumps

Through the use of magnetic fields

With the help of underwater robots

By weighing it down with sandbags and anchors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the heavy chains used in the Tulip's installation?

To lift the Tulip into position

To secure the Tulip against environmental forces

To connect the Tulip to the mainland

To measure the depth of the water