big projects

What was the primary goal of the Big Dig project in Boston?

• To expand highways for more cars
• To create underground highways and free up space above
• To replace bridges with tunnels
• To connect Boston to New York
• To remove highways completely

The Channel Tunnel connects which two countries?

• France and Belgium
• Spain and Portugal
• England and France
• Netherlands and Germany
• Italy and Switzerland

Which city is the California High-Speed Rail project meant to connect?

• San Diego and Las Vegas
• San Francisco and Los Angeles
• Sacramento and Phoenix
• Seattle and Los Angeles
• New York and Chicago

Sejong City was built to function as a:

• Business hub
• Tourist attraction
• Military base
• Administrative capital
• Farming community

What was the main goal of Hambantota’s development?

• To increase trade and economic growth
• To build new tourist resorts
• To preserve historical monuments
• To host the Olympics
• To create a nature reserve

NEOM is planned to be powered mostly by:

• Nuclear energy
• Wind and solar energy
• Fossil fuels
• Hydropower
• Geothermal energy

What was a unique challenge in building the Channel Tunnel?

• Drilling under the ocean
• Avoiding ancient ruins
• Moving an entire city
• Dealing with volcanic activity
• Rebuilding after a natural disaster

The Khazar Islands project was planned to include:

• The world’s largest airport
• The world’s tallest tower
• A national park
• An underground railway
• A new government headquarters

Which issue caused delays in the Big Dig project?

• Lack of workers
• Unstable tunnel designs
• Disagreements between state governments
• Public protests
• Earthquakes

What was an unexpected challenge of Sejong City’s development?

• People resisted moving there
• High costs of maintaining green spaces
• Heavy pollution from industries
• Lack of roads connecting to Seoul
• Disputes over land ownership