Which dam is the largest hydroelectric power station?
Hoover Dam
Aswan Dam
Three Gorges Dam
Itaipu Dam
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China is the world’s largest hydroelectric power station by total capacity, which reached its full capacity in 2012.
Which tunnel connects the UK and France?
Channel Tunnel
Thames Tunnel
Mont Blanc Tunnel
Seikan Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, connects Folkestone, UK, with Coquelles, France, and is one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world.
In which country is the Itaipu Dam located?
Brazil only
Paraguay only
Brazil and Paraguay
Argentina and Brazil
The Itaipu Dam is a bi-national hydroelectric dam operated by Brazil and Paraguay on the Paraná River, at the border between these two countries.
What is the primary material used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower?
Steel
Iron
Bronze
Aluminum
The Eiffel Tower was constructed using puddle iron, a type of wrought iron used in construction during the late 19th century.
What is the height of the CN Tower?
553 meters
450 meters
350 meters
623 meters
The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, stands at a height of 553 meters, making it one of the tallest freestanding structures in the Western Hemisphere.
Which bridge was the first to use pneumatic caissons?
London Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Ponte Vecchio
The Brooklyn Bridge was the first to use pneumatic caissons for its construction, a revolutionary technique at the time of its completion in 1883.
Which country houses the large Hadron Collider?
France
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is located at CERN, near Geneva, predominantly in Switzerland, but crossing the border into France.
The Panama Canal was completed in what year?
1903
1914
1920
1899
The Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, was completed in 1914, revolutionizing maritime trade by significantly reducing travel time.
What type of bridge is the Millau Viaduct?
Arch
Suspension
Cable-stayed
Beam
The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France. It is famous for its height and design.
What is the main structure of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge?
Steel cables
Concrete
Glass panels
Wooden planks
The Akashi KaikyÅ Bridge, also known as the Pearl Bridge, is famous for having the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world, primarily utilizing steel cables.
What architectural style is the Chrysler Building?
Art Deco
Gothic Revival
Bauhaus
Modernist
The Chrysler Building is a classic example of Art Deco architecture, known for its ornamental steel crown and terraced crown, located in New York City.
What year was the Golden Gate Bridge completed?
1933
1937
1940
1935
The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937 and officially opened on May 27, 1937. It is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco and Marin County.
What type of dam is the Hoover Dam?
Gravity
Arch-gravity
Embankment
Arch
The Hoover Dam, located on the border between Arizona and Nevada, is an arch-gravity dam, utilizing the arch’s curve and the gravity of the mass to retain water.
The Burj Khalifa is located in which city?
Dubai
Riyadh
Doha
Abu Dhabi
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world since 2009, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where is the Kansai International Airport located?
Tokyo Bay
Osaka Bay
Ise Bay
Kagoshima Bay
Kansai International Airport is built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, Japan, and is known for its resistance to earthquakes and severe weather conditions.
The International Space Station was first launched in what year?
1998
2000
1995
2002
The first module of the International Space Station (ISS) was launched in 1998, and it has been continuously inhabited since November 2000. The ISS is a joint project involving multiple space agencies.
What engineering marvel connects Denmark and Sweden?
Great Belt Bridge
Oresund Bridge
Storstrom Bridge
Alvsborg Bridge
The Øresund Bridge is a combined railway and motorway bridge across the Øresund strait between Sweden and Denmark, notable for its role in connecting the two countries.
Which structure has the largest single-span roof?
Astrodome
Millennium Dome
Beijing National Stadium
Sydney Opera House
The Millennium Dome in London, now known as The O2, held the record for the world’s largest single-span roof at the time of its completion.
What was the primary purpose of the Apollo missions?
Space tourism
Moon landings
Satellite deployment
Mars exploration
The primary purpose of NASA’s Apollo missions was to conduct manned moon landings, achieving significant milestones in space exploration, including the first successful moon landing in 1969.
Which ancient monument is primarily made of limestone?
Colosseum
Pyramid of Giza
Stonehenge
Parthenon
The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World, is primarily made from limestone, which was the typical building material used at the time in Egypt.
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