Read the following information and answer the questions below. HOOVER DAM North America Nevada, U.S. Constructed 1931-1935 1,244 ft. long 726 ft. high "The largest artificial reservoir in the world" The Hoover Dam, initially called the Boulder Dam, was started in 1931. Its construction vastly stimulated the Las Vegas economy, first by using its labor force and later by providing Las Vegas with an abundance of cheap electric power. The Hoover Dam is the highest concrete arch dam in the United States. Besides providing flood control and water for irrigation to 1 million acres of the Southwest, its 17 generators deliver 6 billion kilowatt-hours of electric energy to Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. The dam was completed in 1935, dedicated by President Roosevelt and pronounced one of the nation's seven modern wonders. 1. Hoover dam is _________ feet high. 526 626 726 826 2. Hoover Dam was originally called _________ Dam. Boulder Hoover Las Vegas Roosevelt 3. Hoover Dam was completed in _________ . 1937 1935 1936 1934 4. Hovver Dam has _________ generators to produce electricity. 13 15 18 17 Your score is out of 4
HOOVER DAM North America Nevada, U.S. Constructed 1931-1935 1,244 ft. long 726 ft. high "The largest artificial reservoir in the world" The Hoover Dam, initially called the Boulder Dam, was started in 1931. Its construction vastly stimulated the Las Vegas economy, first by using its labor force and later by providing Las Vegas with an abundance of cheap electric power. The Hoover Dam is the highest concrete arch dam in the United States. Besides providing flood control and water for irrigation to 1 million acres of the Southwest, its 17 generators deliver 6 billion kilowatt-hours of electric energy to Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. The dam was completed in 1935, dedicated by President Roosevelt and pronounced one of the nation's seven modern wonders. 1. Hoover dam is _________ feet high. 526 626 726 826 2. Hoover Dam was originally called _________ Dam. Boulder Hoover Las Vegas Roosevelt 3. Hoover Dam was completed in _________ . 1937 1935 1936 1934 4. Hovver Dam has _________ generators to produce electricity. 13 15 18 17 Your score is out of 4
526 626 726 826
2. Hoover Dam was originally called _________ Dam.
Boulder Hoover Las Vegas Roosevelt
3. Hoover Dam was completed in _________ .
1937 1935 1936 1934
4. Hovver Dam has _________ generators to produce electricity.
13 15 18 17 Your score is out of 4