The Itaipu Dam: A Hidden Engineering Marvel - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of the Itaipu Dam?
A) Navigation
B) Flood control
C) Hydroelectric power generation
D) Irrigation
  • 2. Which two countries share the Itaipu Dam?
A) Brazil and Paraguay
B) Peru and Colombia
C) Paraguay and Bolivia
D) Brazil and Argentina
  • 3. When was the Itaipu Dam officially opened?
A) 1988
B) 1984
C) 1990
D) 1978
  • 4. What is the name of the reservoir created by the Itaipu Dam?
A) ParanĂ¡ Lake
B) Xingu Reservoir
C) Brazil Lake
D) Itaipu Reservoir
  • 5. What river does the Itaipu Dam span?
A) ParanĂ¡ River
B) Rio Grande
C) Tocantins River
D) Amazon River
  • 6. What is the installed capacity of the Itaipu Dam?
A) 10,000 MW
B) 14,000 MW
C) 20,000 MW
D) 5,000 MW
  • 7. What construction method was primarily used for the Itaipu Dam?
A) Steel
B) Rock fill
C) Concrete
D) Earth fill
  • 8. What is the height of the Itaipu Dam?
A) 150 meters
B) 220 meters
C) 180 meters
D) 196 meters
  • 9. Which year did Itaipu achieve its maximum energy production?
A) 2016
B) 2000
C) 2010
D) 2020
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