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What was the significance of Kennedy's statement about desalination?
What was the significance of Kennedy's statement about desalination?
- It criticized the high energy consumption of desalination processes.
- It announced the opening of the first desalination plant in Texas.
- It advocated for the use of thermal technologies over membrane technologies.
- It highlighted the potential of desalination to resolve water conflicts. (correct)
What is the main difference between thermal and membrane desalination technologies?
What is the main difference between thermal and membrane desalination technologies?
- Thermal technologies are more widely used globally than membrane technologies.
- Thermal technologies are more energy-efficient than membrane technologies.
- Membrane technologies are more suitable for desalinating brackish water.
- Thermal technologies use heat to produce distilled water, while membrane technologies use physical barriers. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a thermal desalination process mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a thermal desalination process mentioned in the text?
- Vapor Compression Distillation (VCD)
- Multi-Effect Distillation (MED)
- Multi-Stage Flash Distillation (MSF)
- Electrodialysis (ED) (correct)
Which statement is TRUE about the global desalination capacity?
Which statement is TRUE about the global desalination capacity?
What does the term 'brine concentrate' refer to in the context of desalination?
What does the term 'brine concentrate' refer to in the context of desalination?
What was the purpose of President Kennedy's statement regarding desalination?
What was the purpose of President Kennedy's statement regarding desalination?
What is the primary function of thermal desalination technologies?
What is the primary function of thermal desalination technologies?
Which country has the largest number of desalination plants installed worldwide?
Which country has the largest number of desalination plants installed worldwide?
What is the approximate split between thermal and membrane technologies in the global desalination capacity?
What is the approximate split between thermal and membrane technologies in the global desalination capacity?
Why are both thermal and membrane desalination technologies mentioned in the text, despite having different operational principles?
Why are both thermal and membrane desalination technologies mentioned in the text, despite having different operational principles?
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