River Basin Management

In which article of the CRC do you have the right to clean water?

• 28

• 6

• 24

• 17

Which of these is NOT a reason to build a dam?

• A tourist attraction

• Flood control

• Regulate water flow

• Provide electricity

The Colorado River flows through 5 US states: Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and …

What was the name of the first dam built across the Colorado River?

• Parker

• Glen Canyon

• Imperial

• Hoover

What is the name of the reservoir created behind the Hoover Dam?

Why are dams built in areas with solid bedrock?

• Solid foundation

• Limited seepage

• Less chance of failing

• All of the above

The ideal valleys for dam placement are…

• Shallow and wide

• Narrow and deep

Why should dams be built close to centres of population?

Due to water management, cities such as Las Vegas and ___________ have been able to grow.

What was built at Yuma to ensure Mexico received clean water?

• A desilting plant

• A groundwater well

• A desalination plant

• A canal