Dolpin (Script) Flashcards
(96 cards)
1
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- What is the size of the Rampion wind farm site (in square kilometres)?
- What does this make the wind farm larger than?
A
- 70 square kilometres
- This size makes Rampion larger than the island of Guernsey.
2
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How far off the Sussex coast is the Rampion wind farm located?
A
Between 13km and 20km
3
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How many wind turbines are there in the Rampion wind farm?
A
116 wind turbines
4
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Where is the operations and maintenance base for the Rampion wind farm?
A
Newhaven Port
5
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How many team members are involved in the operation of the Rampion wind farm?
A
60-strong team
6
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By producing electricity from wind, how much CO2 emissions does Rampion reduce per year?
A
Nearly 600,000 tonnes
7
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What does Rampion help to reduce in the UK (Hint: international)?
A
Reliance on international supplies of coal, gas and oil
8
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How was the name ‘Rampion’ chosen for the wind farm?
A
It was entered by Davison High School for Girls and won the public vote.
9
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What is the logo of the Rampion wind farm based on?
A
A stylised version of the Rampion flower
10
Q
What is the county flower of Sussex?
A
Round-Headed Rampion flower
11
Q
How long would Rampion’s network of array cables stretch if laid end to end?
A
140 miles
This distance would stretch from Brighton to London and back again.
12
Q
How many households depend on the Rampion wind farm for energy?
A
350,000
13
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What is the height of the tower of each wind turbine?
A
80 metres
14
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What is the length of each turbine blade?
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55 metres
15
Q
- How many rows of turbines are there?
- How many turbines in each row?
A
- 12 rows
- Each row contains 9 to 10 turbines.
16
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What connects the turbines under the seabed?
A
Array cables
17
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- How long are the subsea export cables that transport electricity to shore?
- Where do they connect to?
A
- 16 kilometres (km)
- These cables connect the offshore substation to East Worthing.
18
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How much does the foundation/stick of each turbine weigh?
A
Between 550 to 800 tonnes.
19
Q
- Where can you learn more about the Rampion wind farm?
- What cool thing do they have there?
A
- There’s a visitor’s centre by the i360
- They have a virtual reality set that lets you experience what it’s like to be on the wind farm.
20
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What must you NOT do on the way back?
A
- Talk a lot
- This is to allow people to enjoy the twilight and the sunset
21
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What should participants do while heading out of the harbour?
A
Go sit up the front
22
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(Intro speech part one) What is the Sussex Dolphin Project dedicated to?
A
The conservation of cetaceans off the coast of Sussex
23
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(Intro speech part two) What is a cetacean?
A
Scientific name encompassing Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
24
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(Intro speech part three) What are the three main objectives of the Sussex Dolphin Project?
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- Research
- Raising awareness
- Providing education
25
* How important is research to the SDP?
* Who primarily carries it out?
It's our bread and btter - it guides everything else we do and is run by volunteers and citizen scientists
26
When was the Brighton Dolphin Project launched (which became the Sussex Dolphin Project in 2021)?
2018
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(Intro speech part four) What was the status of dedicated research on cetaceans in Sussex before 2018?
No previous dedicated research organisation existed
28
What type of trips does the Sussex Dolphin Project include in their education efforts?
Ecotourism trips (like the one you're on!)
29
Where does the trip from New Haven go?
It heads at speed across Seaford Bay to Splash point at the eastern end of Seaford Beach where we will stop and take some time to look at the bird life. It should then go on to the Cuckmere and Beachy Head.
30
Why must you tell people to wave?
If they have any questions, or if they want the boat to slow down.
31
What is the significance of Splash Point?
It is the only kittiwake colony in the UK that can be seen from land.
32
What is the conservation status of kittiwakes in the UK?
Red UK conservation status.
33
Describe the appearance of kittiwakes in flight.
Their wing tips look like they have been dipped in ink.
34
How do kittiwakes build their nests?
Nests are built onto ledges and form a cup to prevent eggs from rolling off the sides.
35
What geological feature is mentioned as a favorite spot for cormorants at Splash Point?
Tooth shaped rock - cormorants often dry their wings on this rock, making it an interesting observation point..
36
What is the next destination after Splash Point?
Cuckmere.
37
Kittiwakes are ______ gulls.
petite.
38
What should be checked regarding the group after discussing Spash Point?
That everyone's ok with speed.
39
How famous are the coastguard cottages?
You'll always see them when buying postcards in the area.
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What were the coastguard cottages used for?
Catching smugglers during the early 1800s
41
What is the maximum length of UK bottlenose dolphins?
4m
42
What are the primary physical characteristics of bottlenose dolphins?
Dark grey bodies, fading to pale underbellies, tall curved dorsal fin, characteristic stubby beak
43
What behavior is commonly observed in bottlenose dolphins?
Love to bow ride, curious
44
What is the purpose of dorsal fin identification in bottlenose dolphins?
Used for identifying individuals (within species) and creating a catalogue of all dolphins in the area.
45
What's notable about British bottlenose dolphins?
UK bottlenose dolphins are the largest in the world due to adapting to the cold waters of the North East Atlantic.
46
Why is identifying individual bottlenose dolphins important?
By creating a catalogue of individuals, we can collaborate with other organizations around the UK to track dolphin movements.
47
What are you more likely to see: common or bottlenose dolphins?
Bottlenose dolphins (because common dolphins prefer to feed offshore).
48
Where are white beaked dolphins typically seen?
Beyond 10 miles out in deeper water (so you probably won't see them on the tour).
49
What physical feature of a white beaked dolphin looks similar to that of a female orca?
Their dorsal fin - from a distance, white beaked dolphins are often mistaken for female orcas.
50
What is a characteristic feature of white beaked dolphins' dorsal fin?
Tall dorsal fin
51
What color are the saddle patches of white beaked dolphins?
Grey
52
What is a notable physical trait of white beaked dolphins (asides from the tall dorsal fin)?
They're very muscly, allowing them to seim very fast.
53
Fill in the blank: White beaked dolphins prefer _______ water.
deeper
54
What is the maximum length of a Harbour Porpoise?
Up to 1.8m
55
How does the size of a Harbour Porpoise compare to that of a bottlenose dolphin?
Half the size
56
What color is the back of a Harbour Porpoise?
Dark grey
57
What is a distinctive feature of the harbour porpoise?
Small, triangular dorsal fin
58
How does the behaviour of Harbour Porpoises differ from that of dolphin species?
Shy, elusive, and avoids boats
59
What is the typical surfacing motion of a Harbour Porpoise?
Short, circular motion - a ‘blip’
60
What does the sightings data in Sussex indicate about the area for Harbour Porpoises?
That Sussex is a hotspot
61
If the New Haven ferry is in, what can you mention?
That it's the same size as a super trawler. You can try to link this to the Dolphins Aren't Discard Campaign.
62
While on the windfarm trip, how far will you stop from the windfarm?
About 4 miles away.
63
If you combine the blades and the column of a Rampion wind turbine, how tall is it?
140m
64
How does the installation of the windfarm affect marine life?
The noise will severely impact all marine life around it.
65
How long might cetaceans be absent from the area after Rampion 2's installation?
6 months to a year.
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Which cetacean species is particularly affected by the windfarm installation?
Harbour porpoise.
67
Why is the area off the Seven Sisters significant for harbour porpoises?
It is an important feeding area for harbour porpoises.
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How far can noise from windfarm installation impact bottlenose dolphins?
Up to 50km away.
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What type of noise is present during the operation of the windfarm?
Low level noise.
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Does the operational noise of the windfarm have negative impacts on cetaceans?
No, it does not appear to have negative impacts.
71
What behavior have bottlenose dolphins exhibited in the windfarm during operation?
Normal feeding.
72
What is hoped to be implemented during the Rampion 2 extension?
Mitigation measures.
73
What designation has the area been given regarding marine mammals?
Important Marine Mammal Area.
74
What is Rampion 2?
A proposed second wind farm to the immediate south west of the current Rampion installation
75
What is the height of the turbines planned for Rampion 2?
Up to 325m above the highest tide
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What is the expected power production capacity of Rampion 2?
Up to 1,200 megawatts of power
77
When could construction of Rampion 2 start if plans are approved?
In 2027
78
When could Rampion 2 be operational?
By 2030
79
True or False: Rampion 2 will have smaller turbines than the first Rampion wind farm.
False
80
Rampion 2 is expected to produce up to __________________ of power.
1,200 megawatts
81
How much electricity could Rampion 2 generate (in terms of the number of houses)?
Enough to power the equivalent of over 1 million homes.
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What is the expected reduction in carbon emissions from Rampion 2?
Around 1.8 million tonnes every year.
83
What percentage of Sussex's electricity demands could Rampion 2 meet?
Around three-quarters of all domestic and non-domestic electricity demands.
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* How large is Rampion 2 expected to be?
* How many turbines will it have?
* 160km squares
* Up to a maximum of 90 turbines
85
Give a map of Rampion 2
86
What was the sea-life centre known for (in terms of dolphins)?
It was one of the last dolphinariums in England.
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* What species of dolphins were housed at the sea-life centre?
* What were their names?
* Bottlenose dolphins
* Their names were Missie and Silver
88
In what tank were the dolphins Misty and Silver housed?
In what is now the shark and turtle tank.
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* Why were Misty and Silver released back to the Caribbean?
* When were they released?
* Due to public pressure and changing attitudes towards dolphin captivity.
* Their release occurred in 1991.
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What was the outcome of Misty and Silver's release?
Unknown outcome (The fate of the dolphins after their release is not documented).
91
* What significant event took place in Brighton in 1982?
* When did this thingy become active?
* The signing of the international whaling moratorium.
* This moratorium was a ban on commercial whaling effective from 1985/86.
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What does the IWC stand for?
International Whaling Commission.
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What did the international whaling moratorium ban?
Commercial whaling.
94
When did the old Brighton pier burn down?
2003?
95
What interesting bird can you see on the burned down pier?
Cormorants!
96
What do kittiwakes look like?
