Short Video and Quiz on the Snowy Moutains Scheme

When did the construction of the Snowy Mountains Electric Scheme begin?

• 1 January 1948

• 25 December 1950

• 15 August 1951

• 17 October 1949

What is the main purpose of the Snowy Mountains Electric Scheme?

• To provide a new home for immigrants

• To generate hydroelectricity and irrigate farmland

• To increase tourism in the Snowy Mountains

• To protect the environment

Why was the project considered controversial?

• It was too expensive

• It was built in the middle of the Kosciuszko National Park

• It required too many workers

• It was considered technologically impossible

How long did it take to complete the Snowy Mountains Scheme?

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

What was a significant outcome of the Snowy Mountains Scheme?

• It led to a decrease in Australia's energy consumption

• It transformed Australia's cultural landscape

• It caused a decline in immigration

• It significantly damaged the Australian environment

What was the experience of workers and their families like on the Snowy Mountains Scheme?

• Challenging due to freezing temperatures and isolation

• Similar to living in a metropolitan city

• Luxurious with many amenities

• Warm and comfortable