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Construction of the Hoover Dam
Construction of the Hoover Dam
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Where is the Hoover Dam?
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
Arizona and Nevada
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It is likely that the dam had to be constructed on solid bedrock so that
it could hold up against the force of the Colorado River.
the bottom of the dam would be smooth.
the river would be clear and not muddy.
the dam would look nice in photographs.
3
Choose the correct answer.
correct
incorrect
incorrect
correct
4
What is a canyon?
a cave
a steep-sided valley formed by moving water
a river
a ditch
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Workers cleared mud from the riverbed and removed loose rock from the canyon walls to
improve the working conditions.
provide employment for local workers.
divert the flow of water.
secure a solid base for the dam.
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From the passage, one can conclude that working conditions at the dam site were probably
excellent.
dangerous.
relaxed.
clean.
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The Hoover Dam was the
longest lasting dam of its time.
largest dam of its time.
most expensive structure of its time.
oldest dam of its time.
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One can conclude from the passage that muckers, puddlers, and high scalers were types of
construction materials.
dam workers.
machine engines.
soil.
9
The Hoover Dam has allowed people to harness the power of
winter snowfall.
winter rainfall.
the Colorado River.
the Great Lakes.
10
When concrete was poured, cold water was run through the blocks to
slow the rate of construction.
aid in cooling the concrete.
keep the concrete from drying.
keep the workers from getting sunstroke.
11
A synonym for the word debris is
rubble
concrete
water
divert
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In the context of this passage, what does "divert" mean?
to keep busy
send in a different direction
redirect
withdraw funds and move to a different location
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The first step in the construction of the Hoover Dam was
diverting the flow of the river.
pouring concrete.
harnessing the power of the river.
preparing the site of the river.
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An ideal site for a curved gravity dam such as the Hoover Dam is probably a
steep and rocky river gorge.
quickly eroding river ravine.
shallow and slow moving stream bed.
flat river flood plain.