Columbia River Watershed Dams Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of many dams in the Columbia River watershed?

  • Hydroelectricity production (correct)
  • Recreation and tourism
  • Irrigation purposes
  • Water storage and flood protection

When did major dam construction in the Columbia River watershed begin?

  • Late 20th century
  • Mid 20th century
  • Late 19th century
  • Early 20th century (correct)

How many dams are there in the Columbia River watershed, including just the dams listed below?

  • 40 dams
  • 60 dams (correct)
  • 70 dams
  • 50 dams

Which river in the Columbia River watershed has the most number of dams?

<p>Snake River (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were all the big dams in the Columbia River watershed finished?

<p>By the mid 1980s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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