CLEAN : Zimbabwe, Zambia secure urgent repairs of giant Kariba Dam

CLEAN : Zimbabwe, Zambia secure urgent repairs of giant Kariba Dam

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the Zambezi River's importance, focusing on the Kariba Dam's role in regional development and hydropower. It highlights the reliance of local communities on the river for their livelihoods. Recent safety concerns about cracks in the Kariba Dam have raised alarms, affecting communities in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key uses of the Zambezi River mentioned in the video?

Fishing

Hydropower

Tourism

Agriculture

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how many years has the Kariba Dam been crucial for development?

50 years

40 years

60 years

30 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries benefit directly from the Kariba Dam?

South Africa and Botswana

Malawi and Mozambique

Namibia and Angola

Zambia and Zimbabwe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent issue has raised concerns about the Kariba Dam?

Cracks in the dam wall

Overfishing

Increased sedimentation

Decreased water levels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which downstream countries are worried about the safety of the Kariba Dam?

Namibia and Angola

Tanzania and Kenya

South Africa and Botswana

Malawi and Mozambique