Construction of the Kemano Generating Station 13 stories high inside a mountain in British Columbia

The video discusses a major engineering project in the Canadian Rockies, which generates 1,650,000 horsepower. It features a mile-high sky lift and a subterranean powerhouse, protected from natural and wartime threats. The project, located 400 miles north of Vancouver, uses water from 125-mile-long lakes to power turbines, matching the output of major U.S. dams. The power is distributed to the world's largest aluminum smelting plant, highlighting the efficient use of natural resources.

What is the primary function of the mile-high sky lift mentioned in the video?

• To transport tourists to the mountain peak

• To carry men and equipment to a subterranean powerhouse

• To provide a scenic view of the Canadian Rockies

• To deliver food supplies to remote areas

How does the power output of the Canadian Rockies project compare to U.S. dams?

• It is less than the output of Shasta Dam

• It is equal to the combined output of Shasta, Bonneville, and Wilson dams

• It is more than the output of Bonneville Dam

• It is equal to the output of Wilson Dam

What is one of the reasons for placing the powerhouse inside the mountain?

• To reduce construction costs

• To protect it from rock or snow slides

• To make it more accessible to workers

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the project

What is the significance of the 50-mile overland route mentioned in the video?

• It supplies power to the largest aluminum smelting plant on earth

• It connects the powerhouse to a major city

• It is used for transporting raw materials

• It serves as a tourist attraction

What is the strategic advantage of the project's location in terms of wartime security?

• It is protected by international treaties

• It is invulnerable to air attacks

• It is hidden from enemy radar

• It is located in a neutral zone