Survivor Rescued From Ocean Raft

Survivor Rescued From Ocean Raft

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The video discusses the challenge of thirst at sea, exemplified by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker's experience. It introduces the Navy's solution: a desalination kit invented by Lieutenant Spielman. The kit converts salt water into fresh water through a three-step chemical and filtration process, providing a 20-day supply of drinkable water. The effectiveness of the kit is highlighted, with the water quality being comparable to tap water.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker while adrift at sea?

Lack of fresh water

Lack of food

Shark attacks

Extreme weather conditions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant invention did the Navy Research Institute demonstrate?

A life raft kit that converts saltwater to fresh water

A new navigation system

A new type of life jacket

A solar-powered boat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the life raft kit that turns saltwater into fresh water?

Navy Research Institute

Lieutenant Spielman

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker

Paramount's cameraman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many steps are involved in the process of converting saltwater to fresh water using the life raft kit?

Three steps

Four steps

Two steps

One step

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final result of the life raft kit's filtration process?

Mineral water

Pure H2O

Polluted water

Saltwater