One Man's Plan to Bring Drinking Water to Millions by Towing an Iceberg

One Man's Plan to Bring Drinking Water to Millions by Towing an Iceberg

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The video discusses a plan to tow a massive iceberg from Antarctica to South Africa to address water shortages. Spearheaded by marine salvage expert Nicholas Sloan, the project faces logistical and environmental challenges. While desalination is considered, it is deemed less viable due to high costs and environmental impact. The plan awaits approval from the South African government, with potential execution in November or December when conditions are favorable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the project to transport an iceberg to South Africa?

A naval engineer

A climate scientist

A marine salvage expert

A marine biologist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of the iceberg transportation project?

$100 million

$400 million

$200 million

$300 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of transporting the iceberg to South Africa?

To create a tourist attraction

To provide fresh water

To study climate change

To generate electricity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major drawback of desalination as a water solution?

It is energy-intensive and environmentally harmful

It is quick and easy to implement

It produces too much fresh water

It is inexpensive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the iceberg transportation project expected to take place?

In the summer months

In the spring months

In November or December

In January or February