Construction of the Hoover Dam

What was the purpose of building the Hoover Dam?

• To provide reliable water sources for cities in the arid southwest

• To generate more energy for the growing cities and industries

• To solve the problem of erratic flow and frequent floods of the Colorado River

• All of the above

Which design was chosen for the Hoover Dam?

• Gravity dam

• Arch-gravity dam

• Buttress dam

• Embankment dam

What was the size of the Hoover Dam?

• 221 by 379 meters

• 100 by 200 meters

• 500 by 500 meters

• 1000 by 1000 meters

What was the name of the encampment where the earliest arrivals lived?

• Ragtown

• Boulder City

• Black Canyon

• Hooverville

What was the purpose of building Boulder City?

• To provide housing and amenities for the workers

• To serve as the headquarters for the construction project

• To divert the Colorado River

• To generate electricity

What was the purpose of the diversion tunnels?

• To reroute the entire river

• To provide access for workers to the construction site

• To create a reservoir

• To generate hydroelectric power

What was the method used to clear loose rock from the canyon walls?

• Blasting with dynamite

• Using heavy machinery

• Using high-pressure water jets

• Using manual labor

How much concrete was poured to build the Hoover Dam?

• 6.6 million tons

• 1 million tons

• 10 million tons

• 100 million tons

When did the diversion tunnels open to fill the dam's reservoir?

• February 1st

• March 15th

• July 4th

• December 25th

How much electricity does the Hoover Dam generate annually?

• Over 4 billion kilowatt-hours

• 1 million kilowatt-hours

• 10 billion kilowatt-hours

• 100 million kilowatt-hours