Columbia River
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Traces the route of the Columbia River from British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Tells of the more than two dozen dams constructed along this stretch of river and explains how they are used to control floods, irrigate land, and harness the water for hydro-electric power. Refers to the cooperative efforts of the United States and Canada to mutually take advantage of the river's benefits.
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Colossal, multipurpose dams introduce us to the importance of the Columbia River System, the world's largest single source of hydroelectric power.
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- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, creator, length, catalog record
- Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education) — title, creator, length, color, description
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