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The Kariba Dam
Contributed by: Appleby
  • 1. What river does the Kariba Dam impound?
A) Amazon River
B) Nile River
C) Limpopo River
D) Zambezi River
  • 2. In which two countries is the Kariba Dam located?
A) Tanzania and Angola
B) Botswana and Namibia
C) South Africa and Mozambique
D) Zambia and Zimbabwe
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of the Kariba Dam?
A) Flood control
B) Water supply
C) Irrigation
D) Hydroelectric power generation
  • 4. What hydroelectric infrastructure does the Kariba Dam include?
A) Tidal generators
B) Solar panels
C) Wind turbines
D) Power generation turbines
  • 5. Which dam was the largest in Africa at the time of its completion?
A) Akosombo Dam
B) Hoover Dam
C) Aswan High Dam
D) Kariba Dam
  • 6. What is the total reservoir capacity of Lake Kariba?
A) 250 cubic kilometers
B) 200 cubic kilometers
C) 185 cubic kilometers
D) 150 cubic kilometers
  • 7. What is the installed capacity of the Kariba Power Station?
A) 1,500 MW
B) 1,080 MW
C) 2,800 MW
D) 600 MW
  • 8. What does the dam regulate that is vital for downstream communities?
A) Soil fertility
B) Air quality
C) Water flow
D) Pest control
  • 9. What infrastructure allows for the management of water levels in Lake Kariba?
A) Spillway
B) Canal
C) Pump station
D) Reservoir tower
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