Hoover Dam Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Hoover Dam?

• To act as a historical monument

• To provide a habitat for wildlife

• To produce hydroelectric power

• To serve as a tourist attraction

Which river is the Hoover Dam built on?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

What was a major reason for constructing the Hoover Dam?

• To create a new city

• To control flooding and provide irrigation

• To establish a national park

• To build a new highway

During which economic period did the construction of the Hoover Dam begin?

• The Roaring Twenties

• The Great Depression

• World War II

• The Industrial Revolution

How many workers were hired to build the Hoover Dam?

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

What was one negative environmental impact of the Hoover Dam?

• Deforestation

• Loss of desert land

• Destruction of fish populations downstream

• Increased air pollution

What is Lake Mead, created by the Hoover Dam, primarily used for?

• Fishing industry

• Water supply for Las Vegas

• Wildlife conservation

• Recreational activities

How many generators does the Hoover Power Plant have?

• 25

• 17

• 10

• 30

What was the original name of the Hoover Dam?

• Nevada Dam

• Colorado Dam

• Boulder Dam

• Grand Dam

In what year was the Hoover Dam recognized as one of the seven wonders of the industrial world?

• 2010

• 1995

• 2003

• 2000