Okavango Expedition Knowledge Assessment

The video is a Google Plus hangout discussing the Okavango Wilderness Project. The team shares their experiences and challenges during the expedition, including interactions with elephants and a dangerous encounter with a crocodile. They emphasize the importance of sharing their research and experiences to inspire conservation efforts. The expedition is powered by solar energy, highlighting sustainability. Viewers are encouraged to follow and support the project to help protect the Okavango region.

What is the main goal of the Okavango Wilderness Project?

• To create a documentary about the Okavango

• To conduct water testing and share research

• To build a resort in the Okavango Delta

• To hunt wildlife in the Okavango region

What is the significance of sharing research immediately?

• To keep it secret

• To sell it for profit

• To allow others to access and benefit from it

• To prevent others from using it

What should you do when interacting with elephants?

• Make loud noises

• Run away quickly

• Throw objects at them

• Remain calm

What is a common feature found at every campsite?

• Bird nests

• Snake skins

• Elephant dung

• Lion tracks

What was the most dangerous encounter mentioned in the transcript?

• A crocodile and elephant encounter

• A snake bite

• A lion attack

• A hippo charge

What mistake led to the dangerous encounter with wildlife?

• Not having enough supplies

• Traveling at night

• Taking a wrong turn

• Ignoring safety protocols

How is the expedition powered?

• By diesel generators

• By hydroelectric power

• By solar panels

• By wind turbines

Why is solar power preferred over diesel generators in the expedition?

• It's cheaper

• It's quieter and more sustainable

• It's more powerful

• It's easier to transport

What can people do to help protect the Okavango?

• Ignore the project

• Donate to unrelated charities

• Share the project and follow updates

• Visit the Okavango and camp there

What is the ultimate goal for the Okavango project in terms of global recognition?

• To become a tourist hotspot

• To be as well-known as the Great Barrier Reef

• To be a hunting ground

• To be a private reserve