- 1. The Akosombo Dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana. It was completed in 1965 and created Lake Volta, which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. The dam provides electricity to a significant portion of Ghana's population and also helps with irrigation, transportation, and fishing activities in the region. The construction of the dam had a significant impact on the local environment and communities, but it has also brought about economic development and improved living standards in the area.
Where is the Akosombo Dam located?
A) Nigeria
B) Kenya
C) Zimbabwe
D) Ghana
- 2. Which river is the Akosombo Dam built on?
A) Yangtze River
B) Amazon River
C) Volta River
D) Nile River
- 3. In which year was the construction of the Akosombo Dam completed?
A) 1955
B) 1985
C) 1975
D) 1965
- 4. Which lake was created as a result of the Akosombo Dam construction?
A) Lake Tanganyika
B) Lake Victoria
C) Lake Volta
D) Lake Malawi
- 5. How many turbines are there in the Akosombo Dam power station?
A) Eight
B) Ten
C) Four
D) Six
- 6. What is the approximate generating capacity of the Akosombo Dam?
A) 750 MW
B) 1,020 MW
C) 500 MW
D) 2,500 MW
- 7. Which company was involved in the construction of the Akosombo Dam?
A) General Electric
B) Siemens
C) Hyundai
D) Impregilo
- 8. Which country provided significant financial and technical assistance for the construction of the Akosombo Dam?
A) France
B) United States
C) Russia
D) China
- 9. Which African nation was inspired by the Akosombo Dam to build the Kainji Dam?
A) Tanzania
B) Senegal
C) Zambia
D) Nigeria
- 10. Who was the first President of Ghana when the Akosombo Dam was opened?
A) Nana Akufo-Addo
B) John Kufuor
C) Kwame Nkrumah
D) Jerry Rawlings
- 11. What is the Akosombo Dam made of?
A) Concrete
B) Brick
C) Steel
D) Wood
- 12. What is the name of the company responsible for managing the Akosombo Dam?
A) Akosombo Power Services
B) VRA Holdings
C) Volta River Authority
D) Ghana National Electricity Company
- 13. Which geographic region is the Akosombo Dam located in?
A) North America
B) East Asia
C) South America
D) West Africa
- 14. Which international organization funded the construction of the Akosombo Dam?
A) African Union
B) World Bank
C) European Union
D) International Monetary Fund
- 15. What impact did the Akosombo Dam have on local fishing communities?
A) Increased catches
B) Displacement and loss of livelihoods
C) Government subsidies
D) Expansion of fishing grounds
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