Animated map and flooding

The video discusses the Tennessee River watershed, highlighting its size and importance. It explains the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) role in managing water resources, controlling floods, and improving river navigation. The TVA's efforts aim to prevent annual flood damage and enhance economic opportunities by creating a deep water freight route from Knoxville to Paducah.

How does the size of the Tennessee River watershed compare to a well-known country?

• As large as Germany

• As large as England

• As large as Italy

• As large as France

What is one of the main purposes of the TVA besides generating water power?

• To increase tourism

• To build more dams

• To promote fishing

• To control floods

What economic benefit is expected from the TVA's efforts?

• Expansion of the railway network

• Development of new cities

• Creation of a deep water freight route

• Increased agricultural output

Which cities are connected by the new freight route mentioned in the video?

• Nashville to Memphis

• Chattanooga to Knoxville

• Bristol to Johnson City

• Knoxville to Paducah

What is one of the expected outcomes of deepening riverboat channels?

• Enhanced freight transportation

• Improved water quality

• More recreational areas

• Increased fish population