Arsenic Levels and Community Health

Arsenic Levels and Community Health

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry, Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the importance of clean drinking water in Allensworth, a community founded in 1908 by Colonel Allensworth and others to be self-sufficient. The area faces challenges with arsenic-laden groundwater, which poses health risks. The video introduces ACAIEC, a cost-effective technology for removing arsenic from water, and explains the treatment process. The potential for this technology to aid communities worldwide, especially in drought-prone areas like California, is highlighted.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the community founded by Colonel Allensworth?

To become a major city

To be self-governed and self-sufficient

To establish a military base

To create a tourist attraction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major health risk associated with arsenic exposure?

Improved immune system

Increased risk of heart disease

Lower IQ in children

Higher chances of obesity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does ACAIEC stand for in the context of arsenic removal?

Air Cathode Arsenic Ion Electrolysis

Automated Cathode Arsenic Ion Elimination

Advanced Chemical Arsenic Ion Extraction

Air Cathode Assisted Iron Electric Coagulation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the carbon cloth play in the electro-chemical reactor?

It dissolves to form rust

It creates hydrogen peroxide

It acts as a catalyst for reactions

It filters out large particles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the arsenic end up after the settling tank process?

In the sand filter

In the sludge at the bottom

In the holding tank

In the clear water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the arsenic concentration in treated water compared to untreated groundwater?

Below 10 parts per billion

Around 50 parts per billion

Above 200 parts per billion

Exactly 100 parts per billion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Dr. Gadgill's system considered promising for arsenic removal?

It is the fastest method available

It is the most expensive but effective

It is low-cost and reliable

It requires no maintenance

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