Desalination Quiz

So, John Brumby has announced that by 2009, Victoria will have it's first - ever desallination plant. But how much do you REALLY know? It doesn't take a smart person to figure this one out, maestro!.

So, you ready! In a few minutes, you will find out how smart you really are. Remember, if you fail, there's no escaping. We'll keep you here until you get a higher score then the creator of this quiz. So, ge that mind working because we're about to begin! *If you're unsure about anything, please feel free to contact Jessica Yiannakis at anytime.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. Desalination is a process which:
sucks up marine creatures
adds more salt to brackish water
removes salt from seawater or brackish water to produce fresh water
4. How many desalination plants are there world - wide?
2
1000
7500
5. Desalination produces water at " " times the cost of other methods?
10
7
2
6. How much of Australia's water comes from overseas?
28%
50%
14%
7. Where is the future site of Victoria's first - ever desalination plant?
Brighton
Phillip Island
Wonthaggi
8. Which of the three processes is used in desalination?
reverse osmosis
galvanization
convection
9. A desalination plant is most likely to:
decrease green - house emissions
make all Australians more water smart
leave large amounts of salty brine water, which is difficult to dispose of
10. What is reverse osmosis?
a song by INXS
water being heated to create steam
the filtering of saltwater, trapping it one side, and allowing freshwater to be obtained on the other
11. Which country is bidding to operate Victoria's desalination plant?
India
Greece
USA
12. Who is in charge of Victoria's desalination project?
John Howard
John Brumby
Jeff Kenett

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