U4W1 The Day the Dam Broke

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word calamity?

• advantage

• comfort

• disaster

• expectation

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word tenacity?

• conclusion

• indifference

• perseverance

• weakness

What does the word inconvenience mean?

• something that leads to success

• something that is rejected, refused

• an advantage given to one over another

• something that causes discomfort or trouble

Read the dictionary entry below.

• Noun an astronomical event in which the Sun is obscured by the Moon

• Noun a reduction of status or reputation

Which of the following words is defined above?

• alignment

• calamity

• eclipse

• inconvenience

What does the word generated mean?

• eliminated

• prevailed

• produced

• reduced

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word prolonged?

• assessed

• extended

• interesting

• shortened

Which word has the opposite meaning of the word periodic?

• alternate

• annual

• continual

• regular

What's the result of Jamestown being a key function on the PA Canal System?

• New business were generated and new buildings could deal with small periodic flooding.

• People made more money and were happy.

Why was the South Fork Dam built?

• To make a lake for wealthy people to fish in.

• To supply water to the Canal System during dry season.

• To help the Jamestown people by holding off the water from them.

Why were the dam and canal abandoned?

• Because they were not safe.

• Because people didn't like traveling on the Canal.

• Because a railroad was built.