VOICED : Basura para cocinar

VOICED : Basura para cocinar

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture, Science, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores a unique cooking method in the Rift Valley, Kenya, where Dorcas uses farm waste as fuel instead of charcoal, leading to cost savings and faster cooking. This method also benefits the environment by reducing deforestation and cleaning up the village. The stove's design, developed by architect Jim Archer, has garnered global interest. It cannot burn all types of waste but effectively reduces plastic waste, benefiting both the environment and the community.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary fuel source for the communal oven used by Dorcas?

Charcoal

Farm waste

Wood

Natural gas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the use of the communal oven impacted Dorcas's village?

It has increased pollution.

It has caused a rise in cooking costs.

It has made the village cleaner and greener.

It has led to more deforestation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key environmental benefits of using the communal oven?

It encourages the use of more charcoal.

It helps in reducing air pollution.

It reduces the need for plastic bags.

It promotes the cutting down of trees.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for the design of the communal oven?

Jim Archer

A local farmer

Dorcas

A Kenyan chef

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Jim Archer face in designing the oven?

Finding a suitable location

Training the villagers to use it

Achieving sufficient internal heat

Reducing the cost of materials