Artificial islands restore nature to lake in the Netherlands

Artificial islands restore nature to lake in the Netherlands

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Science, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the creation of five artificial islands in Margamere Lake to address silt issues. Over 2.5 years, Boscalis constructed these islands, including a trench to aid silt drainage. The islands now support diverse bird species and 127 plant types, with plankton providing food for the birds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many artificial islands were created in the Margamere lake?

Six

Three

Five

Four

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was responsible for building the artificial islands?

Island Builders Inc.

Lake Developers Ltd.

Boscalis

Oceanic Constructions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the trench dug on the main artificial island?

To create a water reservoir

To allow silt drainage by ocean currents

To build a bridge

To store construction materials

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bird species is NOT mentioned as inhabiting the islands?

Sparrows

Bald Eagle

Gray lad Goose

Common Tern

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different kinds of plants have been counted on the islands?

200

127

100

150