ZAMBESI FLOODS

The transcript discusses the severe flooding in Portuguese East Africa due to the Zambezi River, which has since subsided. However, the situation at Kariba remains critical, with engineers planning to empty the Great Copper Dam to save it. The hydroelectric scheme must be completed by 1960 to ensure power distribution from Kariba to Kitwi, as power from the Congo will be cut off. Steel towers are being erected to carry high-tension cables, highlighting the urgency of the project.

What was the main consequence of the Zambezi River's flooding in Portuguese East Africa?

• Increased agricultural production

• Severe damage to towns and villages

• Improved transportation routes

• Enhanced tourism opportunities

What is the primary reason for engineers planning to empty the Great Copper Dam?

• To save the dam from potential damage

• To improve local fishing conditions

• To increase water supply

• To create a new tourist attraction

By what year must the hydroelectric scheme at Kariba be completed?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1960

• 1955

What is the height of the steel towers being erected to carry high-tension cables?

• 100 feet

• 200 feet

• 130 feet

• 150 feet

What is the purpose of the steel towers being constructed from Kariba to Kitwi?

• To support new railway lines

• To carry high-tension power cables

• To serve as communication towers

• To act as flood barriers