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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?

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?

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?

Air wells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was General Electric awarded for in February 2021?

To continue development of their atmospheric water generator device (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an atmospheric water generator (AWG)?

Extracting water from humid ambient air (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Incas sustain their culture above the rain line?

By collecting dew and channeling it to cisterns (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the traditional methods of passive water collection mentioned in the text?

Employing no external energy source and relying on naturally occurring temperature variations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of DARPA's Atmospheric Water Extraction program?

To develop a device providing water for 150 soldiers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was General Electric awarded 14 million dollars for in February 2021?