7 Wonders of the Modern World Quiz
What are the 7 Wonders of the Modern World?
1. Channel Tunnel - Between Britain and France 2. CN Tower - Canada 3. Empire State Building - New York City 4. Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco 5. Itaipu Dam - Between Brazil and Paraguay 6. Panama Canal - Panama (Central America) 7. Netherlands North Sea Protection Works - Netherlands
What is a Lock like what was used to create the Panama Canal?
A lock is a device that allows ships to move from one water level to another. The lock is usually a chamber with an open top that is only slightly larger than the largest ship it needs to lift. At each end of the lock are large doors that can be closed to keep the water from the higher body from rushing into the lower body. To raise a ship the doors are opened from the lower body and the ship sails in. The doors are then closed and water from the upper body is allowed to flow into the lock, lifting the ship until it is at the same height as the upper body. The doors to the upper body of water are then opened so the ship can sail out.
Who made the list of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World?
In 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) decided to put together a list of the most remarkable civil engineering feats of the 20th century.
Why was the CN Tower in Canada created?
In the 1960's the city of Toronto, Canada, was in a building boom erecting a number of new skyscrapers which rose towards the heavens. This caused some problems. The new, tall buildings blocked TV and radio communications as well as the microwave transmissions used to move data between many businesses. To resolve this problem the Canadian National Railway (CN) decided to build a communications tower tall enough so that any radio or TV communications from it would not be obstructed by other high-rise buildings in the city.
This Modern Wonder of the World turned the raging waters of the Parana River into Electricity and has put out more electricity then any other Dam in history.
Itaipu Dam located between the South American Countries of Brazil and Paraguay.
What Wonder of the Modern World shares the Nickname for New York City?
The "Empire State" Building
A Tunnel that runs under water connecting France and Britain?
The Channel Tunnel
They said "It can't be built!" but this Wonder of the Modern World stands today as one of the most beautiful of its kind.
The Golden Gate Suspension Bridge in San Francisco, CA.
Why was the Netherlands North Sea Protection Works, a Wonder of the Modern World, created?
The Netherlands is one of the most low-lying countries in the world. Today about a quarter of the land area is actually below sea level. Because of this when a large storm raises the water level along the coast much of the country is subject to heavy flooding.
This Wonder of the Modern World was constructed with Locks designed by the Americans!
The Panama Canal
What was the first ship to make it through the Panama Canal and how long did it take to get across from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
The Panama Canal officially opened on August 15, 1914 with the passage of the cargo ship SS Ancon. It took about 8 to 10 hours for a ship to make the passage all the way through the canal.
What type of vehicles run through the Channel Tunnel?
Trains.
