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