BP PLATFORM LAUNCHED

BP PLATFORM LAUNCHED

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History

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The video covers the launch of the first production platform for the BP-40 oilfield at Greythorpe, County Durham. Seven-year-old Cheryl Patchett, a favorite among the construction crew, names the ten-million-pound rig Greythorpe One. The platform, mounted on flotation tanks, is the largest of its kind, marking a significant advancement in Britain's efforts to harness North Sea oil. The video concludes with a brief mention of the SS Great Britain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is chosen to launch the BP-40 oilfield's production platform?

A member of the construction crew

Seven-year-old Cheryl Patchett

A famous celebrity

A local politician

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name given to the ten-million-pound rig?

Greythorpe One

BP-40

Durham Driller

North Sea Giant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the platform mentioned in the video?

25,000 tonnes

15,000 tonnes

10,000 tonnes

20,000 tonnes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the platform significant in terms of its construction?

It is the most expensive platform ever built.

It is the fastest to be constructed.

It is the largest structure of its kind in the world.

It is the first of its kind in the UK.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader significance of the platform for Britain?

It is a milestone in renewable energy development.

It signifies the end of coal dependency.

It is a major step in bringing North Sea oil ashore.

It marks a step forward in Britain's space exploration.