Now We Can All Go Shooting Rapids

Now We Can All Go Shooting Rapids

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KG - University

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The video discusses the design and purpose of a boat built for shallow and weed-infested waters, focusing on navigating rapids. It highlights the hydro glider's features, including its aerial propeller, and its practical uses beyond sports. The video concludes with a demonstration by Mr. Davies and speculates on the hydro glider's future applications in various regions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge mentioned in navigating rapids with a boat?

Steering through open seas

Avoiding shallow waters

Climbing rapids

Bringing the boat down rapids

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the hydro glider that distinguishes it from traditional boats?

It is powered by oars

It has an aerial propeller

It uses a marine screw

It has a sail

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the practical uses of the hydro glider mentioned in the transcript?

Crossing large lakes

Navigating shallow rivers

Fishing in deep sea

Transporting goods across oceans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Mr. Davies currently demonstrating the hydro glider?

On the Amazon River

Near the Niagara Falls

Over the folly fall near Beaudley on the Severn

In the Sahara Desert

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which locations might the hydro glider be seen in travel films?

The Australian Outback

The Swiss Alps

Darkest Africa or unknown Borneo

The Arctic