WorksheetsDamnation Documentary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
According to the documentary, the number of over 3 feet tall built in the USA is more than one a day every day since
The Roman Empire existed
The Pyramids of Egypt were built
Thomas Jefferson was president of the US
World War 2
Which of the following areas was/were almost dammed and turned into a lake(s)?
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Dinosaur National Park
Only A and B
Only B and C
The amount of money spent on recovery efforts for Snake River Salmon over the last 20 years is about ______ per fish
$9
$90
$900
$9000
Which of the following was were the two main reasons given for the greatest dam building period in US history (1950 and 1960s)
Energy production and recreation
Energy production and water for small farmers
Water for small farmers and recreation
Recreation and flood prevention
Which of the following statements is true about the Snake River Dams which were called in the documentary, "the most ill-conceived and environmentally destructive dams in America"
They provide little to no water storage
They provide a very small portion of the energy used in the region (about 4%)
They are physically incapable of flood control
The main purpose of the dams can be replaced by a current railroad running next to the river
All of the above
The narrarator of the documentary tried to kayak down the snake river, which he called the "one of the worst idea's he'd ever had".
The reason for this was
his kayak capsized and sank because of the water flow near one of the dams
he was accused of be a possible "terrorist" and arrested by the authorities
he was almost eaten by an angry grizzly bear
All of the above happened during the trip
Criticisms of fish hatcheries discussed in the documentary include
hatchery fish can outnumber the native species
hatchery fish breed with the wild fish increases inbreeding/decreases diversity
High costs (millions of dollars per hatchery)
All of the above
The protest artist/painter in the movie painted a large crack and which of the following phrases on a dam in the Olympic National Park?
Free the rivers!
Down with Dams!
Save the Salmon!
Elwa be Free!
According to the documentary, one of the biggest problems/issues in removing dams is
the large amount of sediment (mud, gravel, etc...) built up behind the dam
removing dams can result in earthquakes
the equipment necessary to remove dams isn't available in most places in the US
Salmon often will not return to rivers once a dam is removed
Near the end of the movie, the narrarator is hidden and camoflauged to watch a dam removal when he is interrupted by
an angry ranger
an inquisitive raccoon
a group of pro-dam protesters
a phone call from his mother
