VOICED : Atacama el desierto mas arido del mundo bebe agua de niebla

The Atacama Desert, the driest in the world, presents a challenge for water collection. Scientists use fog nets made of polypropylene to capture water droplets from coastal fog. The process involves fog passing through the nets, where water droplets condense and are collected in channels and stored in tanks. These nets can collect an average of 7 liters of water per square meter daily, with variations depending on the season. Currently, around 40 such networks operate in Atacama, supplying water to research stations and communities. The technology is also used in Coquimbo and exported globally. Future goals include improving predictability and expanding to more communities.

What is the primary challenge in the Atacama Desert that scientists are addressing?

• Water scarcity

• Lack of vegetation

• High temperatures

• Sandstorms

How do 'atrapañeblas' help in collecting water?

• By absorbing moisture from the air

• By capturing water droplets from fog

• By storing underground water

• By filtering rainwater

What is the average amount of water collected by one square meter of mesh per day?

• 5 liters

• 7 liters

• 10 liters

• 12 liters

Which community benefits from the 'atrapañeblas' technology in the Atacama Desert?

• Alto Patache

• Santiago

• Antofagasta

• Valparaiso

In which region has the 'atrapañeblas' system been successfully implemented to serve 2,000 people?

• Coquimbo

• Atacama

• Arica

• Valparaiso