Exploring the Grand Coulee Dam: A Historic Engineering Marvel

Who was the first active promoter of the Columbia Basin area?

• Rufus Woods

• James O'Sullivan

• Billy Clapp

• Clarence Martin

What was the main reason opponents were against the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam?

• Displacement of local communities

• High cost and lack of market for power

• Technical difficulties

• Environmental concerns

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the purpose of the cofferdams during the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam?

• To store construction materials

• To reroute the river and keep water away from the construction site

• To provide housing for workers

• To generate electricity

What innovative technique was used to stabilize the collapsing hillsides during the excavation?

• Using larger steam shovels

• Freezing the land

• Building retaining walls

• Installing drainage systems

Why was the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam's right powerhouse suspended during World War II?

• Environmental concerns

• Technical difficulties

• Focus on energy production for the war effort

• Lack of funding

What was the primary reason for increasing the height of the Grand Coulee Dam?

• To improve flood control

• To generate more hydropower revenues

• To create a larger reservoir

• To enhance irrigation capabilities

What was the main focus of the Grand Coulee Dam after World War II?

• Hydropower generation

• Irrigation development

• Flood control

• Tourism

Which country collaborated with the United States to expand the Columbia River's potential?

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Canada

• Mexico

What was one of the major social impacts of the Grand Coulee Dam on Native American tribes?

• Increased employment opportunities

• Enhanced cultural preservation

• Loss of traditional fishing sites

• Improved living conditions

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

How did the Grand Coulee Dam impact the environment?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved water quality

• Loss of fish runs

• Reduction in air pollution