Cutting Through Water: The Marvels of Amphibious Weed Cutters
In Cutting Through Water: The Marvels of Amphibious Weed Cutters, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores a local pond with the help of an ingenious machine. This large piece of specialized equipment is designed for the maintenance of aquatic environments, particularly for clearing vegetation from ponds, lakes, and wetlands. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show introducing kids to some of the world’s biggest, fastest, and most fascinating machines.
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Q: Why is it important for an amphibious weed cutter to help keep ponds and lakes clean?
A: It helps keep the water healthy for animals by taking away weeds that can take over and make it hard for fish and other creatures to live.
Q: How do weed cutters help the marine life that live in the water?
A: They stop certain plants from taking over, which lets the marine life that belong there grow and stay healthy.
Q: What do you think a weed cutter needs to work well in the water?
A: It might need to float, turn easily, and cut weeds quickly.