Environmental Cleanup Challenge: Man vs Machine

What was Mark's secret weapon in the trash collection challenge?

• Advanced manual tools

• A trash-eating robot

• A team of volunteers

• A large boat

Who had an early start in the trash collection competition?

• None of the above

• Mark's robot

• MrBeast's team

• Local volunteers

What motivated Boyan Slat to create the trash-eating robot?

• A scuba diving experience in Greece

• A government initiative

• A documentary he watched

• A university project

What percentage of ocean plastic comes from 1% of rivers?

• 90%

• 80%

• 50%

• 100%

How does the interceptor robot collect trash?

• Using a large net

• Through a series of filters

• With a conveyor belt system

• By manual collection

What powers the interceptor robots?

• Electricity from the grid

• Solar panels and rainwater

• Gasoline engines

• Manual labor

What does the interceptor robot do with the collected trash?

• Uses it to create new products

• Recycles and disposes of it properly

• Burns it for energy

• Dumps it in another location

What is the primary source of power for the interceptor robots?

• Wind turbines

• Hydroelectric power

• Solar panels

• Nuclear energy

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How does the interceptor robot ensure it does not harm aquatic life?

• It emits sounds to scare away fish

• It has a barrier that is shallow enough for fish to swim under

• It uses biodegradable materials

• It operates only at night

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What major issue did Mark discover in the local communities near the river?

• Lack of water sources

• Lack of waste disposal options

• Overpopulation

• Industrial pollution

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