Glen Canyon Dam

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/glen-canyon-dam

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Arch-Gravity Dam: A dam that combines the structural principles of both arch dams and gravity dams to resist water pressure.
Colorado River Compact: An agreement among seven U.S. states that governs the allocation and use of the Colorado River's water resources.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated by the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water, typically harnessed by dams.
Evaporative Losses: The amount of water that turns into vapor and is lost from a reservoir's surface, especially in hot climates.