MUSCLE SHOALS AND TVA Quiz

What facilities are available in the community house for NARAS dam workers?

• Reading room, lending library, and facilities for dancing and basketball

• Swimming pool, tennis court, and gymnasium

• Movie theater, bowling alley, and arcade games

• Post office, bank, and chapel

What is the cost of renting a modern, well-insulated home at NARAS?

• $25.50 to $30.50 per month

• $20.50 to $25.50 per month

• $10.50 to $15.50 per month

• $14.50 to $20.50 per month

What is the purpose of the trade shops at Marist?

• To maintain and repair equipment

• To collaborate with trade unions

• To offer recreational activities for workers

• To provide vocational training for workers

What is the purpose of check dams and brush matting in controlling soil erosion?

• To spread grass seed and promote vegetation growth

• To prevent gullies from forming

• To create terraces for farming

• To divert rainwater away from fields

What is the main benefit of TVA power for cities like Tupelo?

• Increased sales and lower power bills

• Improved infrastructure and transportation

• Higher employment rates and economic growth

• Access to renewable energy sources

What is the role of the electric home and farm authority?

• To sell electric appliances to consumers

• To generate and distribute electric power

• To provide long-term payment plans for electric appliances

• To promote the use of electric appliances in homes and farms

What is the purpose of the navigation lock built by the US Army engineers?

• To control the flow of water in the river

• To generate power during dry periods

• To allow boats to pass through the dam

• To prevent erosion along the riverbank

What is the process involved in building terraces to prevent erosion?

• Cutting and leveling the land to create ridges

• Constructing check dams to divert rainwater

• Spreading brush matting and staking it down with wires

• Planting grass seed and promoting vegetation growth

What is the purpose of the TVA's power policy?

• To ensure private interests in power generation and distribution

• To prioritize low rates for electricity consumers

• To regulate the use of electric appliances in homes and farms

• To encourage communities to own and operate their own electric plants

What is the impact of TVA power on residential users in cities like Athens?

• Decreased sales and higher power bills

• Increased employment rates and economic growth

• Improved infrastructure and transportation

• Lower power bills and increased sales