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What is an atmospheric water generator (AWG)?
What is an atmospheric water generator (AWG)?
- A device that extracts water from ocean water
- A device that extracts water from humid ambient air (correct)
- A device that extracts water from rivers and lakes
- A device that extracts water from underground sources
How can water vapor in the air be extracted by an AWG?
How can water vapor in the air be extracted by an AWG?
- By adding more humidity to the air
- By increasing the air temperature
- By exposing the air to direct sunlight
- By condensation - cooling the air below its dew point (correct)
What is a historical example of collecting dew for water?
What is a historical example of collecting dew for water?
- The Egyptians collecting dew in the desert
- The Greeks collecting dew in their mountain villages
- The Romans collecting dew in their cities
- The Incas collecting dew above the rain line (correct)
What is one way to passively collect moisture from air?
What is one way to passively collect moisture from air?
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What was General Electric awarded for in February 2021?
What was General Electric awarded for in February 2021?
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What is the main function of an atmospheric water generator (AWG)?
What is the main function of an atmospheric water generator (AWG)?
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How did the Incas sustain their culture above the rain line?
How did the Incas sustain their culture above the rain line?
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What is one of the traditional methods of passive water collection mentioned in the text?
What is one of the traditional methods of passive water collection mentioned in the text?
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What is the goal of DARPA's Atmospheric Water Extraction program?
What is the goal of DARPA's Atmospheric Water Extraction program?
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What was General Electric awarded 14 million dollars for in February 2021?
What was General Electric awarded 14 million dollars for in February 2021?
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