Grand Coulee Dam Opens

The video discusses a dam crossing the Columbia River in Washington, highlighting its impressive size and engineering. It emphasizes the Grand Coulee Dam's significant role in supporting the war effort by providing substantial power for shipyards, aluminum production, and explosives manufacturing, ultimately contributing to the war victory.

Where is the Grand Coulee Dam located?

• On the Ohio River in Ohio

• On the Colorado River in Arizona

• On the Columbia River in Washington

• On the Mississippi River in Louisiana

How wide is the Grand Coulee Dam compared to city blocks?

• As wide as two city blocks

• As wide as three city blocks

• As wide as ten city blocks

• As wide as five city blocks

What is the power capacity of the Grand Coulee Dam's power plant?

• 1,000,000 horsepower

• 2,700,000 horsepower

• 3,500,000 horsepower

• 5,000,000 horsepower

Which of the following is NOT a use of the power generated by the Grand Coulee Dam?

• Chemical manufacturing for explosives

• Powering residential homes

• Aluminum production for aircraft

• Shipbuilding

What significant contribution did the Grand Coulee Dam make towards the war effort?

• It provided power for the development of the bomb.

• It was used to irrigate farmland.

• It supplied water for the troops.

• It was a tourist attraction.