Grand Coulee Dam Quiz

What river is the Grand Coulee Dam built on?

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

How tall is the Grand Coulee Dam?

• 100 feet

• 250 feet

• 550 feet

• 750 feet

Who was the U.S. President when work on the Grand Coulee Dam began?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the original purpose of building the Grand Coulee Dam?

• To generate electricity

• To provide drinking water

• To create an irrigation system for desert areas

• To control flooding

What type of energy is produced by falling water at the Grand Coulee Dam?

• Solar energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

Which Native American tribe was affected by the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Colville

• Apache

What is one recreational activity people can do at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake?

• Skiing

• Fishing

• Rock climbing

• Horseback riding

Explain one negative impact the Grand Coulee Dam had on the local environment and people.

• It increased rainfall in the area.

• It caused flooding of Native American lands and disrupted salmon migration.

• It made the river dry up completely.

• It caused earthquakes.

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Why did the government pay money to the Colville tribe in the 1990s?

• To buy their land for farming

• To pay for the disturbances and suffering caused by the dam

• To build a new school

• To fund a festival

Imagine you are planning a visit to the Grand Coulee Dam. Based on the text, what are two reasons you might want to visit?

• To see the dam’s enormous size and enjoy recreational activities at the lake

• To go mountain climbing and see wild animals

• To visit a museum and attend a concert

• To go shopping and eat at restaurants

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