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What is the primary purpose of the desalination plant in Sundrop Farms?
What is the primary purpose of the desalination plant in Sundrop Farms?
- To remove salt from seawater to create drinkable water (correct)
- To heat the greenhouse during cold desert nights
- To produce electricity from seawater
- To grow fruit and vegetables using hydroponics
What is the role of the mirrors in the Sundrop Farms system?
What is the role of the mirrors in the Sundrop Farms system?
- To pump seawater into the desalination plant
- To provide light for the plants in the greenhouse
- To reflect heat from the sun onto a pipe with oil (correct)
- To reflect sunlight onto the seawater containers
What is the primary limitation of traditional farming in the desert?
What is the primary limitation of traditional farming in the desert?
- Limited sunlight
- Inadequate farming technology
- Insufficient nutrients
- Scarce water (correct)
What is the minimum temperature required for the seawater to produce steam and generate electricity?
What is the minimum temperature required for the seawater to produce steam and generate electricity?
What is the benefit of using hydroponics in farming?
What is the benefit of using hydroponics in farming?
What is the daily capacity of the desalination plant in Sundrop Farms?
What is the daily capacity of the desalination plant in Sundrop Farms?
What is the primary advantage of Sundrop Farms' method of farming?
What is the primary advantage of Sundrop Farms' method of farming?
What is the advantage of using hydroponics in Sundrop Farms?
What is the advantage of using hydroponics in Sundrop Farms?
What is the potential application of NASA's hydroponics technology?
What is the potential application of NASA's hydroponics technology?
What percentage of the planet's fresh water is used by traditional farming?
What percentage of the planet's fresh water is used by traditional farming?
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