La construcción de la presa Hoover

The Hoover Dam, built in the Nevada desert, was a monumental engineering feat that tamed the Colorado River. It provided essential water and electricity to the Western States. Despite significant challenges and safety issues, the dam was completed in 1936. It created Lake Mir, one of the largest man-made reservoirs, and had a lasting environmental impact. The dam symbolizes American ingenuity and demonstrates the potential of large-scale hydroelectric projects to generate sustainable energy, with its 17 turbines producing 4 billion kilowatts annually.

What was the primary challenge faced by engineers during the initial construction of the Hoover Dam?

• Finding enough workers

• Diverting the Colorado River

• Building roads to the site

• Securing funding for the project

How many men lost their lives during the construction of the Hoover Dam?

• 75

• 50

• 112

• 200

What is the name of the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam?

• Lake Mead

• Lake Mir

• Lake Powell

• Lake Tahoe

What was one of the environmental impacts of the Hoover Dam?

• Increased fish population

• Altered downstream river habitat

• Reduced water pollution

• Improved air quality

How much electricity does the Hoover Dam generate annually?

• 5 billion kilowatts

• 4 billion kilowatts

• 3 billion kilowatts

• 2 billion kilowatts