VOICED : Icebergs de grasa en las cloacas

VOICED : Icebergs de grasa en las cloacas

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video explores the hidden world of London's sewers, where workers like Vins and Tim face daily challenges maintaining the system. They encounter various hazards, including fatbergs, which are large accumulations of hardened cooking fat and waste. These fatbergs cause significant blockages, costing Thames Water customers over a million pounds monthly. The video highlights the importance of proper waste disposal and the ongoing efforts to manage and prevent sewer blockages, especially during the holiday season when fat accumulation increases.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary task of sewer workers like Vins and Tim?

To inspect luxury hotels

To manage underground waste

To clean hotel rooms

To build new sewer systems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant danger found in the sewers that Vins and Tim consider their main enemy?

Cardboard containers

Fatbergs

Old gloves

Broken glass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does cooking grease contribute to sewer blockages?

It solidifies and combines with other waste

It evaporates quickly

It dissolves in water

It is filtered out before reaching the sewers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of holiday cooking on the sewer system?

No impact at all

A reduction in maintenance costs

A decrease in blockages

An increase equivalent to two Olympic pools of grease

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What simple solution does Vins suggest to help manage sewer blockages?

Using more water

Avoiding pouring grease down the drain

Increasing sewer worker shifts

Installing more sewer pipes