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What is the primary purpose of the LifeStraw invention?
What is the primary purpose of the LifeStraw invention?
- To provide a portable cooking device for travelers
- To desalinate seawater for drinking purposes
- To purify water from various sources, making it safe to drink (correct)
- To provide a source of hydration in desert environments
The LifeStraw can effectively purify seawater, making it safe for drinking.
The LifeStraw can effectively purify seawater, making it safe for drinking.
False (B)
What materials is the LifeStraw made from, and what characteristic of the material makes it suitable for its purpose?
What materials is the LifeStraw made from, and what characteristic of the material makes it suitable for its purpose?
The LifeStraw is made of plastic, which is cheap to buy.
Inside the LifeStraw are ______ to stop bacteria from entering your mouth.
Inside the LifeStraw are ______ to stop bacteria from entering your mouth.
Match the potential water source with whether or not the LifeStraw can purify it:
Match the potential water source with whether or not the LifeStraw can purify it:
What is a likely consequence of drinking contaminated water, as discussed in the content?
What is a likely consequence of drinking contaminated water, as discussed in the content?
Besides the LifeStraw, what is mentioned as a way of accessing clean water in Kuwait, and what is a disadvantage of this method?
Besides the LifeStraw, what is mentioned as a way of accessing clean water in Kuwait, and what is a disadvantage of this method?
Flashcards
Contaminated water
Contaminated water
Water that is polluted and unsafe to drink, often causing diseases.
LifeStraw
LifeStraw
A portable device that purifies drinking water by removing bacteria and contaminants.
Importance of clean water
Importance of clean water
Access to clean water is essential for health and survival; contaminated water can cause severe illnesses.
Bacteria
Bacteria
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Polymer use in LifeStraw
Polymer use in LifeStraw
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Purification process
Purification process
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Global health impact
Global health impact
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Study Notes
Reading Comprehension
- Preliminary Questions: Students should individually consider questions about a girl drinking water, the safety of the water, and the tool she's using.
- Collaborative Discussion: Students then discuss their answers with a partner.
- Class Discussion: Answers are shared with the whole class.
Water Purification Invention
- Contaminated Water Dangers: Drinking contaminated water can cause serious illness or death.
- LifeStraw Description: The device is a plastic straw.
- LifeStraw Function: Chemicals within the LifeStraw prevent bacteria from entering the mouth when water is consumed.
- Diverse Water Sources: The LifeStraw can be used to purify water from various sources (rivers, lakes).
- Affordability: The LifeStraw is inexpensive.
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